Question

Where was the Great Granary of the Indus Valley civilization discovered?

• A. Lothal
• B. Harappa
• C. Mohenjo-Daro
• D. Kalibangan

Hint:

(ˆ) The Indus Valley Civilization had well-planned cities with significant public structures.
(‰) Large \textbf{granaries} for storing grain have been found at major sites like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.
(Š) "The Great Granary" is most famously associated with the impressive granary structure discovered at \textbf{Mohenjo-Daro}, located on its citadel mound.
(‹) Harappa also had substantial granary facilities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Indus Valley Civilization (also known as the Harappan Civilization) was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the northwestern regions of South Asia. Its major cities included Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Dholavira, Lothal, Kalibangan, Rakhigarhi, etc. These cities were characterized by sophisticated urban planning, advanced sanitation systems, and large public structures. Granaries were significant structures found in several Indus Valley cities, suggesting organized storage of grain, possibly for communal use, taxation, or trade.
(„) Mohenjo-Daro: One of the largest and most well-known granaries of the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered at Mohenjo-Daro. This massive structure, located in the "citadel" area, had a raised platform base (to protect from floods and pests) and multiple storage blocks with air passages. It is often referred to as the "Great Granary" of Mohenjo-Daro due to its impressive size and construction.
(…) Harappa: Harappa also had significant granary structures, consisting of rows of brick platforms or storage blocks, located near the river. While substantial, the one at Mohenjo-Daro is often highlighted as "The Great Granary" in popular discourse due to its scale and preservation.
(†) Lothal: Lothal was a major port city with a dockyard. It also had a warehouse structure, which might have served for storage of goods including grain, but the most famous "Great Granary" is associated with Mohenjo-Daro or Harappa.
(‡) Kalibangan: This site also revealed evidence of planned settlement and structures, including fire altars, but is less famous for a "Great Granary" on the scale of Mohenjo-Daro or Harappa. The term "The Great Granary" is most famously associated with the large granary structure found at Mohenjo-Daro. Its substantial brick-built foundations and evidence of ventilation suggest a sophisticated storage facility. While Harappa also had prominent granaries, the one at Mohenjo-Daro is often specifically cited with this superlative. \[ \boxed{\text{Mohenjo-Daro}} \]