1 History & Culture · 1.1.2 Indus Valley Civilisation

1.1.2.3 Harappan town planning and drainage

Harappan cities were laid out on a plan: a raised citadel, a gridded lower town, standard-sized bricks, and the first covered drainage system of the ancient world.

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  • Advanced level
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Key terms

  • grid plan
  • citadel
  • lower town
  • burnt brick
  • 1:2:4
  • drainage
  • soak pit
  • Great Bath
  • granary
  • Dholavira

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