12th Class History Solved Paper - History 2017 Outside Delhi Set-I

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    Describe the distinctive features of domestic architecture of Mohenjodaro.

    Answer:

    The domestic architecture of Mohenjodaro had distinctive features:
    (a) The lower town of Mohenjodaro had an expansion of residential buildings. All these buildings had a courtyard.
    (b) The rooms were on all the sides of the courtyards.
    (c) In the hot and dry weather, the courtyards were the centre of activities like cooking and weaving.
    (d) While constructing residential buildings, the people had full concern for privacy. These buildings did not had any window in the walls, along the ground level. Besides, the main entrance did not give a direct view of the interior or the courtyard.
    (e) Every house had its own bathroom and well.


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