Why was the location on the Bhogva river critical for Lothal?

It allowed ships from the Arabian Sea to enter the dockyard during high tide, making it a key international trade hub.

Harappan Geography

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Harappan site of Lothal was situated on the banks of the Bhogva river in Gujarat.

Exam Year

2012

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2012_57 Ref: S.R. Rao, Lothal and the Indus Civilization