Archaeological evidence from Harappan sites indicates specialization in various crafts. Balakot, located near the coast (present-day Pakistan), was an important centre for the production of shell objects, likely due to the availability of raw material. Kalibangan is known for ploughed fields and fire altars. Mohenjo-daro was a major urban centre with monumental architecture. Banawali yielded evidence of a toy plough and good quality barley.
Which one of the following Harappan centres specialized in making shell objects?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2023 · Topic: Indus Valley Civilization (Economic Life: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crafts, and Trade Networks)
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