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Which Harappan site is known as the 'Mound of the Dead'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Harappa
  2. Mohenjo-daro
  3. Kalibangan
  4. Chanhudaro

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mohenjo-daro

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Mohenjo-daro šŸ“š Explanation: 'Mohenjo-daro' literally translates to 'Mound of the Dead' in the Sindhi language. It was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and was discovered by R.D. Banerji in 1922. The city is famous for its advanced urban planning, including the Great Bath, a complex drainage system, and grid-patterned streets. It is located in the Larkana district of Sindh, Pakistan.