Question

In Dholavira the royal fort was situated at a height, protected with strong walls. The fort consisted of ___ main gates.
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 7

Answer 1

Hint: Dholavira is an archeological site located in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, in the province of Gujarat in western India, that has taken its name from an advanced town 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of it. This town is around 165 km (103 mi) from Radhanpur. Additionally referred to locally as Kotada timba.

Complete answer:
The city of Dholavira has been divided into three major portions: The citadel, The Middle Town and the Lower Town. The Citadel was referred to as in the highest part of the city where the royal palace was situated. The citadel was well fortified and protected. The fort had 4 main gates for entrance. The acropolis as well as the middle town were furnished with their own defence-work, gateways, built-up areas, street system, wells, and lastly large open spaces. The acropolis refers to the most thoroughly fortified and complex area in the whole city, of which it appropriates the major portion of the southwestern zone. The towering "castle" stands are basically defended by double ramparts. Next to this stands a place known as the 'bailey' where important officials used to live. The city within the general fortifications accounts for around 48 ha (120 acres).
There are present extensive structure-bearing areas that are present outside yet integral to the fortified settlement. Beyond the walls, another settlement has also been found. The most considerable feature of the city is that all of its buildings, at least in their present state of preservation, have been built of stone, while most other Harappan sites, including Harappa itself and Mohenjo-daro, have almost been exclusively built of brick. Dholavira is flanked by two storm water channels; the Mansar towards the north, and the Manhar towards the south. In the town square, there is an area high above the ground, known as the "Citadel''.

Thus, Option B is the correct answer.

Note:
It refers to one of the five biggest Harappan destinations and most conspicuous archeological locales in India that has a place with the Indus Valley Civilization. It is additionally considered as having been the most fabulous of urban areas of now is the right time. Scholars also believe that the primary reason for its collapse was the drying up of the Saraswati river. It was divided into 3 parts that consisted: the citadel, the Middletown and the lower town.