Which of the following is a port town of Indus Valley Civilization?

2014

Which of the following is a port town of Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. A.

    Harappa

  2. B.

    Alamgirpur

  3. C.

    Banawali

  4. D.

    Lothal

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Correct answer: D

Lothal is a prominent archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization located in modern-day Gujarat, India.

It is widely known as a port town because of the discovery of a large structure identified as a dockyard. This dockyard is considered the world's earliest known artificial dock.

This site was a vital trading hub, facilitating maritime trade with other civilizations like Mesopotamia. Evidence like a warehouse and seals from the Persian Gulf found at the site further supports its role as a port town.

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