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Question
In respect of the chief features of the Harappan Civilisation, write short notes on the following:
Town planning.
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Solution
Town planning: It is the most remarkable feature of the Harappan Civilisation. The Indus cities were set up on a grid-pattern, consisting of regular planning with divisions, alignment of streets, planning of the houses, and public buildings with the provision of thoroughfares.
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