Introduction Mohenjodaro, one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization (around 2500 BCE), provides significant archaeological insights into ancient urban architecture. Among its most remarkable features are the residential houses built with a high degree of planning and functionality. These houses reflect the urban sophistication and daily life of the people of Mohenjodaro. […]
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Introduction The Harappan Civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, is one of the oldest urban civilizations in the world. It existed around 2500 BCE in parts of present-day India and Pakistan. The cities of Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Dholavira, and others were highly advanced and are known for their excellent urban planning. In this post,
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Short Notes for MHI-10 – Question 5 i) City States City-states are independent, self-governing urban centres that function both as cities and sovereign political entities. In early Indian history, city-states are believed to have existed especially during the later Vedic period and in the early historic era. They were often characterized by a compact urban
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Discuss the main features of the city of Mohenjodaro Introduction Mohenjodaro, one of the principal cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600–1900 BCE), is a prime example of early urban planning and advanced civic amenities. Discovered in the 1920s, Mohenjodaro’s ruins in present-day Sindh (Pakistan) have fascinated historians, archaeologists, and urban scholars for
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Give a Brief Account of Urbanization in Ancient World Urbanization in the ancient world refers to the process by which human societies developed organized cities from earlier small agricultural or tribal settlements. It was a major shift in how people lived, worked, and organized their societies. The development of cities allowed for more complex social,
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