Which one of the following is not a Harappan Site?a)Chanhudarob)Kot Di...
- Chanhudaro and Desalpur are Harappan sites.
- Kot Diji is contemporaneous to Harappan era.
- Sohgura, on the other hand, is famous for the Ashokan era inscription.
Which one of the following is not a Harappan Site?a)Chanhudarob)Kot Di...
Explanation:
Harappan civilization is also known as the Indus Valley Civilization. It is one of the oldest and most advanced civilizations in the world. The civilization flourished in the northwestern regions of the Indian subcontinent from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. There are many Harappan sites discovered in India and Pakistan. Let us discuss the given options one by one.
a) Chanhudaro: It is a Harappan site located in Sindh, Pakistan. It is one of the most well-planned and well-designed cities of the Harappan civilization. The city was divided into two parts - the citadel and the lower town. The citadel was the administrative and religious center of the city.
b) Kot Diji: It is a Harappan site located in the Khairpur district of Sindh, Pakistan. It was discovered in 1955 by the Pakistani archaeologist Ahmed Hasan Dani. The site is famous for its well-planned streets, public buildings, and houses.
c) Sohagaura: It is not a Harappan site. It is an archaeological site located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The site belongs to the Mauryan period, which is much later than the Harappan civilization.
d) Desalpur: It is a Harappan site located in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India. The site is famous for its well-planned streets, drainage system, and water supply system.
Conclusion:
The correct answer is option C, Sohagaura, as it does not belong to the Harappan civilization.