History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET September 2013 History
Sanauli in Baghpat district of UP is known for which one of its following archaeological remains?
AMegalithic monuments
BNeolithic instruments
CHarappan cemetery ✓ Correct
DOCP culture remains
Correct answer: (C) Harappan cemetery — Sanauli is known for a Harappan cemetery, so the answer is Harappan cemetery.
Explanation
★Sanauli is known for a Harappan cemetery, so the answer is Harappan cemetery.
★The site lies in the Baghpat district of western Uttar Pradesh.
★It yielded a large burial ground with decorated legged coffins.
★Pots with rice and pulses and animal bones were buried with the dead.
★The finds are contemporary with the late mature Harappan culture.
★Later excavations also reported the famous chariot-like burials at the site.
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