As of October 2022, in which of the following Harappan cities was the Citadel not walled off?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is B. Lothal.

1. Lothal:

   • Lothal, a prominent Harappan site located in present-day Gujarat, was a key trading and port city.
   • Unlike other major Harappan cities, Lothal did not have a Citadel walled off separately.
   • The city was planned with a dockyard and trading facilities but lacked the typical division between the Citadel and the Lower Town found in other sites.

2. Harappa:

   • Harappa, located in present-day Pakistan, had a Citadel that was separated and fortified from the rest of the city.

3. Kalibangan:

   • Kalibangan, located in Rajasthan, had a walled Citadel with evidence of fire altars and other ritualistic structures.

4. Mohenjo-Daro:

   • Mohenjo-Daro, another major site in Pakistan, had a clearly demarcated and fortified Citadel.

• Lothal lacked a walled Citadel, distinguishing it from other Harappan cities.
•  The city is famous for its dockyard and was primarily a trading hub.
•  Other Harappan cities like Harappa, Kalibangan, and Mohenjo-Daro had fortified Citadels.
•  The absence of a walled Citadel in Lothal reflects its unique urban layout and function as a trade center rather than an administrative or ceremonial hub.