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The citadels of Indus cities protected them from

  1. floods.

  2. tornados.

  3. earthquakes.

  4. tsunamis.
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The citadels in Indus Valley cities like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa were built on elevated artificial mounds, protecting them from seasonal flooding in the Indus River basin. These western citadels housed important structures including granaries, assembly halls, and possibly religious or administrative buildings. Archaeological evidence shows the cities were designed with flood protection in mind, including sophisticated drainage systems.

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