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Question
Give a brief account of Great Granary.
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Solution
- Location: The Great Granary was found in Harappa, a significant city of the Indus Valley Civilization (now Pakistan).
- Structure: The structure consisted of a big rectangular building built of burnt bricks, with smaller rectangular chambers or rooms. The structure was constructed on a high platform to protect the stored grain from floods and pests.
- Purpose: The Great Granary stored surplus grains received by farmers, including wheat and barley. This shows that humans in the Indus Valley conducted organized agriculture and trading.
- Significance: The Great Granary represents a well-organized economy with a centralized authority overseeing food supply and storage.
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