Which of the following town was NOT a part of Harappan civilization?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Dilmun
Dilmun (probably the island of Bahrain) was a land outside the Harappan region with which the Harappans had contact, while Dholavira, Mohenjodaro and Chanhudaro were Harappan settlements.
NCERT (2026-27): “6.2 Contact with distant lands … Other archaeological finds suggestive of long-distance contacts include Harappan seals, weights, dice and beads. In this context, it is worth noting that Mesopotamian texts mention contact with regions named Dilmun (probably the island of Bahrain), Magan and Meluhha, possibly the Harappan region. They mention the products from Meluhha: carnelian, lapis lazuli, copper, gold, and varieties of wood. A Mesopotamian myth says of Meluhha: ‘May your bird be the haja-bird, may its call be heard in the royal palace.’ Some archaeologists think the haja-bird was the peacock. Did it get this name from its call? It is likely that communication with Oman, Bahrain or Mesopotamia was by sea. Mesopotamian texts refer to Meluhha as a land of seafarers.…” |