It has been estimated that each of the major ancient cities located along the Indus River controlled an area between:
A) 25,000 and 50,000 square kilometers
B) 75,000 and 100,000 square kilometers
C) 100,000 and 170,000 square kilometers
D) 220,000 and 340,000 square kilometers

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The major ancient cities located along the Indus River, such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, were estimated to control an area between 100,000 and 170,000 square kilometers. This suggests that they were highly developed urban centers with significant political and economic power, and likely had a complex system of governance and trade relations with surrounding regions.

It Has Been Estimated That Each of the Major Ancient