The use of standardised burnt bricks was a distinguishing feature of the urban planning and architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization, providing durability to structures like baths, granaries, and city walls.
The Indus Valley monuments were built of-
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (Salient Features of Town Planning and Urban Architecture)
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- What is the most significant feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?
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