Which of the following sites is linked to the Indus Valley Civilisation?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mohenjo-Daro.
- Mohenjo-Daro is one of the two largest and most well-known cities of the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization), which flourished around 2600 to 1900 BCE. It is located in Sindh, Pakistan.
- Mohenjo Daro, also referred to as the "Mound of the Dead," is a collection of mounds and ruins located on the right bank of the Indus River in northern Sindh province, Pakistan.
Other Options:
- Sanchi is famous for its Buddhist stupas and monuments, dating primarily from the Mauryan period (3rd century BCE) onwards.
- Ajanta is known for its Buddhist rock-cut cave temples and paintings, dating from roughly the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE.
- Bhimbetka is famous for its prehistoric rock shelters and cave paintings, dating back to the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods (tens of thousands of years ago).