141: Weights and Measures used by Harappan Civilization
Weights: -Smaller weights were calculated in the series of 1,2,4,8 to 64 to 160. -Larger Weights through decimal multiples of 16, 320,640, 1600 .... 8000. Measures: Length was based on unit of foot of 37.6 cms & a unit of cubic at 51.8 to 53.8 cms....
142: Town Planning of Indus valley Civilization
Town Planning of Indus valley Civilization: -It was planned on the lines of the 'grid system' i.e. streets & lanes cutting across one another almost at right angles. -The main roads ran North to South & the by lanes ran West to East, intersecting the main streets. -The city was divided into two main parts - the Citadel & the Lower Town. -Excellent Sanitation & Drainage system. -Total absence...
143: Important Findings of Banawali
Important Findings of Banawali: -It was located on the ancient bed of Saraswati river in Haryana. - Evidences of Pre Harappan, Harappan & post Harappan cultures. -Clay model of a plough. -Unique feature in defence work, which is unseen in any other Indus site. A deep & wide moat was made outside the town wall....
144: Important Findings of Kalibangam
Important Findings of Kalibangam: -Located in Rajasthan. -Series of brick platforms perhaps used for sacrifices and also for fire altars. -Evidence for the presence or Early & Mature Harappan phases. -Provides the evidence of the earliest earthquake (2600 B.C) -Kalibangan literally means black bangles....
145: Important Findings of Dholavira
Important Findings of Dholavira: -Located in the Kutch district of Gujarat. -Dholavira & Rakhigarhi (Haryana) are the largest settlements of the civilization. -Most unique feature of the city is its division into three parts & not the usual two parts. (Citadel, Middle Town & Lower town). -Giant reservoirs holding 2.5 lakh cubic mts. of water -Presence of number of ethnic groups, each with dis...