6th Class Social Science The Harappan Civilization Question Bank Early Cities In The Indian Subcontinent - Short Answer Type Question

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    4. Describe the Great Bath of Mohenjodaro.

    Answer:

    The Great Bath is located on the Citadel. It is rectangular in shape with a wide staircase leading into it. The floor and the walls were made watertight by finely fitted bricks laid edge to edge with gypsum mortar. A thick layer of bitumen (tar) was laid along the sides and the floor to prevent seepage. The floor of the tank slopes towards the south-west comer and a small drain leads to a large brick drain for draining water out of the tank. There are a series of rooms along the eastern side of the tank. One of the rooms even has a well. To the north is another large building consisting of eight small rooms with common bathing platforms.


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