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Towns, Traders and Craftpersons
How important were craftsperson’s for the building and maintenance of temples?
Craftsperson’s played a crucial role in the building and adorning of temples with gold, silver, alloy-work, and textile and wood products. They also catered to the needs of pilgrims, thereby forming an important part of the ongoing trade.
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State whether true or false:
How was water supplied to the city of Thanjavur?
Who lived in the “Black Towns” in cities such as Madras?
Why do you think towns grew around temples?
How important were craftsperson’s for the building and maintenance of temples?
Why did people from distant lands visit Surat?
In what ways was craft production in cities like Calcutta different from that in cities like Thanjavur?
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