NCERT Class 6 History — Chapter 3: In the earliest cities

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The Harappan city of Lothal was situated beside a tributary of which river?

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Options

ASabarmati
BTapi
CMahi
DNarmada

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Solution

The correct option is

Sabarmati

Explanation

Lothal was a prominent port city and manufacturing centre of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhal region of the modern state of Gujarat.

Geographical Location:

Lothal was situated beside the Bhogavo river, which is a tributary of the Sabarmati river.
The city was located close to the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay).
This strategic location allowed access to maritime trade routes, enabling the city to function as a major commercial hub connecting the Harappan civilization with West Asia.

Key Takeaway: Lothal is distinct for its massive artificial brick dockyard and was situated near the Gulf of Khambhat on a tributary of the Sabarmati river.

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The correct option is

Sabarmati

Explanation

Lothal was a prominent port city and manufacturing centre of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhal region of the modern state of Gujarat.

Geographical Location:

Lothal was situated beside the Bhogavo river, which is a tributary of the Sabarmati river.
The city was located close to the Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay).
This strategic location allowed access to maritime trade routes, enabling the city to function as a major commercial hub connecting the Harappan civilization with West Asia.

Key Takeaway: Lothal is distinct for its massive artificial brick dockyard and was situated near the Gulf of Khambhat on a tributary of the Sabarmati river.