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Question
With reference to public buildings of Harappan Civilisation, answer the following question:
How were the granaries built and what was their importance?
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Solution
Granaries
These measured 45.71 meters in length and 15.23 meters in breadth in Mohenjo-Daro. In Harappa, there were two rows of six granaries, each measuring 15.23 x 6.09 meters with adjoining working floors meant for threshing grains, as wheat and barley have been found in the crevices of the floors. There were barracks for accommodating laborers.
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