Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — Sohgaura
Sohgaura is not a Harappan site; it is located in Uttar Pradesh and is famous for its copper-plate inscription written in Prakrit using the Brahmi script, dating to the Mauryan period. The other three sites—Chanhudaro and Kot Diji in Sindh, Pakistan, and Desalpur in Gujarat, India—are all authentic Harappan sites.
📝 Short Notes: Harappan Sites
| Site | Location | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Chanhudaro | Sindh, Pakistan | Bead-making, toy carts, footprints of dogs; no citadel found |
| Kot Diji | Sindh, Pakistan | Pre-Harappan and Harappan phases; fortification wall |
| Desalpur | Gujarat, India | Coastal Harappan site; evidence of trade |
| Sohgaura | Uttar Pradesh, India | Mauryan copper-plate inscription in Brahmi script; NOT a Harappan site |
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