Which city is called as mini-Harappa?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Lothal
Explanation:
Lothal, located in Gujarat, India, is often referred to as a "mini-Harappa" due to its planned urban layout, trade significance, and Harappan architectural features.
· It was a mature Harappan settlement and played a major role in maritime trade with Mesopotamia and other regions.
· The city had a dockyard, considered the oldest in the world, along with a warehouse, upper and lower town, and well-planned drainage system.
Information Booster:
· Excavated in 1957 by S.R. Rao, Lothal revealed a bead-making factory, showing its importance as a manufacturing hub.
· It has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical and archaeological value.
Additional Knowledge:

Desalpur (Option a) . A Harappan site in Gujarat but not known as “mini-Harappa”.
Kot Diji (Option b) . An important pre-Harappan site in Pakistan; not the correct answer.
Sohgura (Option d) . An ancient site in Bihar unrelated to the Indus Valley Civilization.