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Apollodotus coin was obtained from which of the following archaeological site in Rajasthan?1. Raid 2. Ganeshwar3. Bagor4. Bhinmal

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Raid 

The correct answer is Raid.

  • Raid Civilisation:
    • It is located in the Tonk district of Rajasthan along the bank of the Dheel river.
    • It was excavated in 1938-40 under the guidance of archaeologist KN Puri.
    • The largest hump of coins of Asia was found from excavations, including a coin related to Apollodotus.

  • Bhinmal:
    • Bhinmal civilization was located in the Jalore district.
    • Huen Shang has visited this ancient city.
    • It was explored by Ratna Chandra Agrawal in 1953-54 A.D.
  • Ganeshwar:
    • Ganeshwar is located near the copper mines of the Sikar-Jhunjhunu area of the Khetri copper belt in Rajasthan.
    • With its microliths and other stone tools, Ganeshwar culture can be ascribed to the pre-Harappan period.
    • It is supposed that Ganeshwar used to supply copper objects to Harappa.
  • Bagor:
    • ​This site was explored by V.N. Mishra in 1967.
    • The archaeological site of Bagor is a Late Mesolithic (pre-Harappa) archaeological site.
    • It is located on the Kothari river in the Bhilwara District of the Rajasthan.


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