Question
Which of the following construction material was used in Harappan civilisation?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option c: Burnt brick
The correct answer is Burnt brick
- Harappan buildings were built using burnt bricks. The bricks were so well baked that they lasted for thousands of years. The bricks were laid in a pattern that connected each other, making the walls very strong.
- Standardized brick size: The cities of Harappan Civilisation were constructed using standardised bricks, with a uniform size of 1: 2: 4 ratio in terms of thickness:width: length across all IVC structures. This standardisation suggests a sophisticated level of planning and craftsmanship.
- There was equal uniformity in the average size of bricks for houses and city walls.
Additional information:
- The cities of the IVC, such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, were well-planned and organized.
- For instance, the city of Chandigarh in India, designed by Le Corbusier, follows a similar grid system.
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