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Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered a 1,500-year-old sophisticated stepped reservoir on Elephanta Island.
The finding provides evidence of an ancient settlement and advanced water management systems on the island.
The discovery also suggests the island's historical role in ancient maritime trade networks.
Elephanta Island is already a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its rock-cut cave temples.
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Elephanta Island, also known as Gharapuri, is located approximately 10 kilometers east of the Gateway of India in Mumbai Harbour, Maharashtra. It is an island in the Arabian Sea, making its connection to maritime trade historically plausible. Its strategic location near the mainland would have facilitated trade and settlement.
The discovery adds to the understanding of ancient Indian engineering marvels like stepwells (baolis) and reservoirs, crucial for water supply in settlements.
Evidence of trade on Elephanta Island links it to historical port cities along the Konkan coast and broader Indian Ocean trade networks.
Elephanta Caves are already a designated site; this discovery further enhances the island's archaeological value.
The 1,500-year age places the reservoir in a period potentially associated with these powerful Deccan dynasties, known for their architectural and administrative prowess.
GS Paper I - Indian Heritage and Culture, History (Ancient India); Prelims - History of India.
General Awareness - History, Art & Culture.
General Awareness - Static GK (UNESCO Sites, Important Organizations).
General Awareness - Indian History, Geography, Culture.
General Knowledge - History, Culture.
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Answer: 1 and 2 only
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Answer: 1 and 3 only
The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
Answer: delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan
Archaeological discoveries at prominent sites are periodically featured in exams, especially those that alter or add to historical understanding.
An ancient water storage structure with steps leading down to the water level, designed for water conservation and access.
An island in Mumbai Harbour, Maharashtra, known for its rock-cut cave temples and now for ancient settlement evidence.
The premier Indian government agency for archaeological research and preservation of cultural heritage.