HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Most cities of the Indus Valley Civilization had a fortified area called a ____
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citadel
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castle
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shrine
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ziggurat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Some of the oldest known structures which have served as citadels were built by the Indus Valley civilisation, where citadels represented a centralised authority. Citadels in Indus Valley were almost 12 meters tall. The purpose of these structures, however, remains debated.
Detailed explanation-2: -A citadel is the fortified area of either a town or a city. It could be a fort, a castle, or a fortified center. It is the smaller part of the city.
Detailed explanation-3: -Citadel. The raised, fortified area that overlooked the rest of the city is called the citadel. It was probably where the local rulers lived. The citadel had a pool, called the Great Bath, that was probably used for religious ceremonies.
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