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In the Earliest Cities

Subject: History

Book: NCERT History Class 6

Rise of the first urban centers.
- **Harappan Civilization**:
- Major cities: Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro.
- **Town Planning**:
- Drainage system, granaries, houses.
- **Trade and Economy**:
- Use of weights, seals, and trade routes.
- **Decline of the Civilization**:
- Possible reasons: Climate change, floods, invasions.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Describe the main features of Harappan town planning.
2. What materials were used to build houses in Harappa?
3. How did trade flourish in the Harappan civilization?
4. What are some theories about the decline of the Harappan civilization?
5. What do seals tell us about Harappan society?

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