Concept:The Indus Valley civilization is renowned for its advanced urban planning, but its most distinguishing characteristic was the systematic use of standardized burnt bricks in construction.
Explanation:The Indus Valley civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, flourished around 2500–1750 BC in the river basins of the Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra.
While the civilization had a barter system, local transport, and an administrative system, the use of burnt bricks was the most visible and widespread feature.
Houses, public baths, granaries, and drainage systems were all built using uniform-sized baked bricks.
This standardised brick-making technique was not seen in other contemporary civilizations at such a large scale.
It reflects the advanced engineering and organised planning of the Harappan people.
The discovery of this civilization was announced by John Marshall in 1924.
Major sites include Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Kalibangan, Lothal, Dholavira, and Banawali.
The grid-based layout and brick architecture made this civilization unique among the four oldest civilizations of the world.
Answer:The correct answer is Option C – Buildings made of brick.