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Why do you think towns grew around temples?
Towns grew around temples because temples were central to economy and society. Temple authorities used their wealth to finance trade and banking. Also, the large number of pilgrims provided ample opportunities for traders and artisans to conduct business.
Some More Questions From Towns, Traders and Craftpersons Chapter
Fill in the blanks:
(a) The Rajarajeshvara temple was built in ____________.
(b) Ajmer is associated with the Sufi saint ____________.
(c) Hampi was the capital of the ____________ Empire.
(d) The Dutch established a settlement at ___________ in Andhra Pradesh.
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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