Question

1.why were temples important in the Chola dynasty
2.how was water supplied to the city of Thanjavur
3.write a short note on the lost wax technique

Answer 1

Answer:

1)Temples were the nuclei of settlements during this period. They were the centres of craft production and also controlled the financial aspects related to them. Hence they were not only the religious centres but also the hub of economic, social and cultural life as well.

Explanation:

2)The perennial river Kaveri flows near the city of Thanjavur. It was from this river water was supplied to the city. Other sources were wells and tanks.

3)Lost-wax process, also called cire-perdue, method of metal casting in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. Once the mold is made, the wax model is melted and drained away.