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Question
Name one important public building of Indus Valley Civilisation and its importance.
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Solution
Citadel: The raised area of each city was called the ‘Citadel’. The platform was built of mud-bricks. All important buildings like the Great Bath, the granary, the assembly hall, and workshops were located on the Citadel.
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