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Houses and Architecture in Ancient India

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Study of urban and rural dwellings.
- **Harappan Houses and Planning**:
- Drainage system, multi-room houses.
- **Mud and Brick Houses in Villages**:
- Simple and sustainable living.
- **Fortified Cities and Palaces**:
- Protection and administration.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What were the main features of Harappan houses?
2. How did village houses differ from city houses in ancient India?
3. Why were forts and palaces built?
4. How did the drainage system work in ancient cities?
5. What materials were used for construction in different periods?

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