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History GK · Q17

Indus Valley Civilisation

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 17

Q17

The local name of Mohenjodaro is

A.
Mound of the living
B.
Mound of the tree
C.
Mound of the dead
Answer
D.
Mound of the survivor

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Mohenjo-daro, the modern name for the site, has been variously interpreted as "Mound of the Dead Men" in Sindhi, and as "Mound of Mohan" (where Mohan is Krishna).