VARYING SIZE OF THE HARAPPAN SITES: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 8 November 2021
Topic: Harappan civilization
- The Harappan sites varied a great deal in size and function, from large cities to small pastoral camps.
- The largest settlements include Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Ganweriwala, Rakhigarhi and Dholavira.
- The second rung of Harappan settlememts are moderate sized sites ranging between 10 to 50ha, such as Kalibangan.
- Then, there are the even smaller sites of 5-10 ha, such as Amri, Lothal, Chanhudaro and Rojdi.
- The many settlements less than 5 ha include Allahdino, Kot Diji, Rupar, Balakot, Surkotada, Nausharo, and Ghazi shah.