[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Archaeology, epigraphy and coins](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy) › [The Indus Civilization](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935) › c4.24 # The Indus Civilization c4.24 The Indus Civilization c4.24 - **Language:** English ### [c4.24](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.24) Little is known of the political status of Mohenjo-daro, although a large, straggling building has been discovered which may have been a palace. It is quite possible, however, that this was not a royal residence, for the city, being smaller than Harappa, may have been ruled by a governor. A governor could have carried on the administration from this building besides living in it, as there is ample accommodation for a great many people, in addition to servants’ quarters and a number of storerooms. Other large and important buildings may also have been administrative centres. It is impossible to say at present whether Harappa contained a palace or not, as the buildings have been too badly wrecked by brick-robbers to supply any evidence as to the status of the city. - [Previous: c4.23](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.23) - [Next: c4.25](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.25) - [Up: c4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4) ## Cites (2) - [Harappā](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.harappa) - [Mohenjo-daro](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.mohenjo-daro) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.24](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.24) · Pramāṇa