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Q: The following was the harbour in the Harappan site.
  • A. Harappa
  • B. Mohenjodaro
  • C. Lothal
  • D. Alamgirpur
Correct Answer: Option C - Lothal is situated at the bank of Bhogwa river (Gujarat). This is an important and largest port city of Harappan Culture or indus valley civilization. This site was excavated by Dr. S.R. Rao in 1955-62 AD. The evidence of Ship dock, Circular and Square Agnivedika, Marking of two-faced monster on rice and millet, Persian seals, Miniature of horse pottery and Couple graveyards have been found from this site. Lothal is thought to have direct sea trade links with Mesopotamia because an Iranian seal has been found from here.
C. Lothal is situated at the bank of Bhogwa river (Gujarat). This is an important and largest port city of Harappan Culture or indus valley civilization. This site was excavated by Dr. S.R. Rao in 1955-62 AD. The evidence of Ship dock, Circular and Square Agnivedika, Marking of two-faced monster on rice and millet, Persian seals, Miniature of horse pottery and Couple graveyards have been found from this site. Lothal is thought to have direct sea trade links with Mesopotamia because an Iranian seal has been found from here.

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Lothal is situated at the bank of Bhogwa river (Gujarat). This is an important and largest port city of Harappan Culture or indus valley civilization. This site was excavated by Dr. S.R. Rao in 1955-62 AD. The evidence of Ship dock, Circular and Square Agnivedika, Marking of two-faced monster on rice and millet, Persian seals, Miniature of horse pottery and Couple graveyards have been found from this site. Lothal is thought to have direct sea trade links with Mesopotamia because an Iranian seal has been found from here.