Harappan Urban Planning
The Great Bath of Mohenjodaro | Architecture and Use
The Great Bath, a landmark of Indus Valley architecture, was discovered at the archaeological site of Mohenjo-daro.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class 12 - Themes in Indian History Part I
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Exam Year
1992
Evidence Source
Link ↗The Great Bath was found from the Indus Valley civilization at-
[U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 1992]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
The Great Bath is a testament to the Harappans' advanced engineering and the importance of ritual purity or hygiene in their society.
Authentic Source Evidence
Excavated at Mohenjo-daro (Sindh, Pakistan), it is a large rectangular tank made watertight with bitumen and burnt bricks, located on the Citadel.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What was the likely purpose of the Great Bath?"
Historians believe it was used for special ritualistic bathing, possibly by the ruling elite or for religious festivals.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The presence of the Great Bath on the elevated 'Citadel' suggests that religious or social power was closely tied to water and purity."
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