The 'Citadel' in a typical Harappan city was generally used for:
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Correct answer: Important public buildings and religious structures
Most Indus cities were divided into a 'Lower Town' for residents and a raised 'Citadel' to the west. The Citadel contained large-scale structures like granaries and assembly halls, suggesting it was the administrative or religious heart of the city.
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