At which among the following Harappan sites are fire altars found?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kalibangan” option2=”Harappa” option3=”Mohenjo-daro” option4=”Rakhi Garhi” correct=”option1″]

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2022

Excavations at the Harappan site of Kalibangan, located in Rajasthan, India, have revealed the presence of fire altars. These fire altars were found in clusters both within residential areas and in what appears to be a public ceremonial area, suggesting the practice of some form of ritual involving fire.

The discovery of fire altars at sites like Kalibangan and Lothal provides crucial evidence about the religious beliefs and practices of the Harappan civilization, suggesting possible Vedic or pre-Vedic rituals.

While other major Harappan sites like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa are famous for features like the Great Bath, the Citadel, and granaries, the evidence of fire altars is particularly prominent at Kalibangan and Lothal.

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