History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET December 2013 History
Which one of the following, situated in North-East Afghanistan, is a Harappan trading post?
ASutkagen Dor
BMundigak
CShortughai ✓ Correct
DNausharo
Correct answer: (C) Shortughai — Shortughai in North-East Afghanistan was a Harappan trading post, so the answer is Shortughai.
Explanation
★Shortughai in North-East Afghanistan was a Harappan trading post, so the answer is Shortughai.
★It lay far to the north-west of the main Harappan area.
★From here the prized blue stone lapis lazuli was sent outwards.
★The lapis came from the famous mines of Sar-i-Sang nearby.
★Tin and gold are also thought to have passed through this post.
★It shows the wide trade links of the Harappan civilization.
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