WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Despite being densely populated, the cities were not chaotic, unlike contemporary cities of Mesopotamia or Egypt. Mohenjo-Daro measuring an area of about 300 hectares was the largest city. Mohenjo-Daro might have had a 40000-strong population. Allahdino was the smallest site in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the Indus cities were well-planned and this is evident from the excellent town planning, drainage system, and sanitation. The streets cut each other at right angles. They were 800 meters long and 10 meters wide. The streets had houses on both sides in a planned manner.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indus cities are noted for their urban planning, a technical and political process concerned with the use of land and design of the urban environment. They are also noted for their baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, and clusters of large, nonresidential buildings.

Detailed explanation-4: -Culture The Harappan cities show a remarkable uniformity in religion and culture. The housing suggests that social divisions in the society were not great. Artifacts such as clay and wooden children’s toys suggest a relatively prosperous society that could afford to produce nonessential goods.