Harappan site
Dholavira
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Overview
Dholavira is a Harappan city in the Rann of Kachchh, Gujarat, an area with little rain. It is known for its water management, with large reservoirs, and for a signboard.
Unlike most Harappan cities, which had two parts, Dholavira had three: a citadel, a middle town and a lower town. It is a World Heritage Site.
Geography and key facts
- Rann of Kachchh, Gujarat
- Water reservoirs; Harappan signboard
- Three parts: citadel, middle town, lower town
- World Heritage Site
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked as the ancient town known for its water harvesting system (2021) and in site–finding pairs (2002).
Note for UPSC
Kachchh, Gujarat; water reservoirs and a signboard; a World Heritage Site.
Harappan sites are asked with their state or river and their distinctive finds.
Asked in PYQs
- UPSC Prelims 2021 · Q32Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water int…
- UPSC Prelims 2002 · Q15Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Ancient site) A. Lothal B. …
Questions from our Prelims bank whose text names Dholavira.
Key facts
- Type
- Harappan site
- State / UT
- Gujarat
- Coordinates
- 23.889°N, 70.214°E
- Asked in Prelims
- 2 questions · 2021, 2002
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