Multiple choice

The Indus Valley people were possibly ruled by the

  1. priests

  2. kings

  3. merchants

  4. an assembly of elders

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization lacks evidence of royal palaces or grand tombs, suggesting it was not ruled by kings. The extensive trade networks, granary systems, and standardization of weights point to governance by merchants or a commercial oligarchy rather than priests or hereditary rulers.