WORLD HISTORY

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CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a Citadel?
A
Massive fort
B
Religous temple
C
Kings Palace
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A citadel is the fortified area of a town or city. It may be a castle, fortress, or fortified center. The term is a diminutive of “city", meaning “little city", because it is a smaller part of the city of which it is the defensive core.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The Citadel is a large, man-made mound at the archaeological site of Mohenjo-daro. The mound is built out of bricks and is located in the western part of the city. The mound is over 39 feet in height with a built-in staircase and on the top, buildings were placed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many of the Harappan cities were divided into two or more parts. The part to the west was smaller but higher as compared to other parts. This part small and high part of the cities is described as citadel.

Detailed explanation-4: -The part that was built on a raised height is called the citadel or ‘acropolis’. The part with a low height but a larger area is called the lower town. The citadel was built on a raised ground and had high walls made of bricks. These walls provided protection during floods.

Detailed explanation-5: -noun. a fortress that commands a city and is used in the control of the inhabitants and in defense during attack or siege. any strongly fortified place; stronghold.

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