Which one of the following Harappan sites was a specialised centre for

Which one of the following Harappan sites was a specialised centre for making shell objects?

Lothal

Balakot

Amri

Kot Diji

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The correct answer is B) Balakot.

Balakot, located near the coast in present-day Pakistan, was a significant Harappan site known for its specialised production of shell objects. Archaeological evidence suggests extensive shell working activities, indicating it was a centre for crafting goods from marine shells.

Other Harappan sites were known for different crafts. Lothal was famous for its bead making industry and dockyard. Amri is an important early Indus site. Kot Diji represents the pre-Harappan and early Harappan phases. Specialised centres for crafts were a feature of the mature Harappan period, with specific locations excelling in the production of certain goods like shell objects, beads, metalwork, etc.

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