What evidence shows that Harappan cities were well-planned?

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Step 1 — Grid pattern: Streets were laid out in a grid — straight lines crossing at right angles — showing careful planning.

Step 2 — Drainage: Every house had a drain connected to covered street drains — better sanitation than many later cities.

Step 3 — Standardization: Bricks were of standard size across cities hundreds of kilometers apart — indicating organized governance.

✦ Answer: Grid streets, covered drainage systems, standardized bricks, and public structures like the Great Bath prove advanced urban planning.

Practice — 'The Beginnings of Indian Civilisation'