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Prelims 2019 · Ancient History · Question 57

Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

  1. Chanhudaro
  2. Kot Diji
  3. Sohgaura
  4. Desalpur

Answer

Sohgaura

  • (a) Chanhudaro: A well-known Harappan/Indus Valley site in present-day Sindh, Pakistan. Verdict: Harappan site.
  • (b) Kot Diji: An important pre-Harappan and Harappan site in Sindh, associated with early Indus cultural phases. Verdict: Harappan site.
  • (c) Sohgaura: Known for the Sohgaura copper plate inscription from the Mauryan/post-Mauryan context in Uttar Pradesh, not an Indus site. Verdict: Not a Harappan site.
  • (d) Desalpur: A Harappan site in Kutch, Gujarat. Verdict: Harappan site.

Correct answer: (c) Sohgaura.

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