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In which of the town both citadel and lower town were fortified?

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Mohenjodaro

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Surkotada

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Kalibangan

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Lothal

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The correct option is B Surkotada
In Surkotada, the citadel and lower town were joined together. Like Kalibangan, the citadel and the town were fortified, each having independent entrances in the South and also an intercommunicating gate. Stone rubble and mud bricks were used.

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