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Which among the following was\/were the shell-based production centre(s) of the Indus Valley Civilization ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Shortughai” option2=”Lothal” option3=”Balakot and Nageshwar” option4=”Allahdino and Dholavira” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nBalakot and Nageshwar were well-known specialized centres for shell working during the Indus Valley Civilization period due to their coastal location.
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\n– Coastal settlements of the Harappan Civilization often specialized in crafts utilizing marine resources like shells.
\n– Shell objects such as bangles, beads, inlay, and ladles were produced in large quantities at these sites.
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\nLothal was a major port city and manufacturing centre, including bead making and metallurgy, but Balakot and Nageshwar are particularly renowned for shell-based industries. Shortughai (in Afghanistan) was important for Lapis Lazuli. Dholavira was a major urban centre with diverse crafts, and Allahdino was a coastal settlement with craft production, but Balakot and Nageshwar are most directly identified as primary shell production centres.
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