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‘‘The domestic architecture of Mohenjodaro was unique.’’ Explain the statement with examples.

‘‘The domestic architecture of Mohenjodaro was unique.’’This

the statement is explained below:


1. The lower town of Mohenjodaro had residential buildings.


2. Most of these had a courtyard in the center and rooms all around the sides.


3. All the activities of cooking and washing took place in the courtyard.


4. There were no windows on the ground floor to protect the privacy of the people.


5. Every house had a bathroom paved with bricks.


6. The bathrooms were connected with the street drains.


7. A few houses had a staircase to reach the first floor.



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