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Question

The large well supplying water to the Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro was located

The correct answer is

in one of the adjoining rooms on the eastern side

Mohenjo-daro Great Bath Well Location

The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro, a famous structure from the Indus Valley Civilization, required a consistent source of water.

Water Supply Well Details

Archaeological findings indicate the location of the large well responsible for supplying water to the Great Bath.

  • The well was situated at the top of one of the staircases that provided access to the Great Bath.

This strategic placement facilitated the management and replenishment of water for the large ritualistic bath.

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Important Questions from Ancient History

  1. The speakers of major Indian languages belong to how many language families?

  2. Which one of the following was NOT a way in which kings in ancient India attempted to claim a higher status?

  3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

    List-I

    (unit in use in early India)

    List-II (content)
    A.Muhurta 1.Measure of weight 
    B.Raktika 2.Measure of time
    C.Angula3.Metre of poetry
    D.Pada4.Measure of length

  4. In Egypt, ancient mummies can be found to have their arteries intact due to well preserved:

  5. The ancient name of Coastal Orissa was:

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