12th Class History Solved Paper - History 2013 Delhi Set-I

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    'The most unique feature of Mohenjodara was the planned urban centre.' Support the statement with examples.

    Answer:

    Mohanjodaro is most well-known site for its urban planning and well planned architecture.
                Most striking features of Mohanjodaro are its big-houses in the lower town and the great bath.
                There were residential buildings in the Lower town. The houses were centered at court yard with rooms on all sides. Every house had its own bathroom paved with bricks and it drained into the street drains. Many houses had wells also.
                On the citadel there were buildings which were used for special public purposes. Citadel was a platform which was on some height from ground level. There were warehouses made of bricks and wood.
                The Great bath was also situated in citadel which was used for special public purposes such as ceremonial bath etc. The bath was surrounded by a corridor on all four sides, tank in center, stairs on two sides, bath rooms on three sides. Mortar and gypsum was used. There was a big drain also which tells that the tank was cleaned from time to time.
                Therefore planned urban centre is most unique feature of the site of Mohanjodaro.


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