3_what was the role played by the cholas temples?
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The Role of temples in the Chola period are as follows-
Temples were not only places of worship, but also the symbol of the power, wealth and devotion of the patron ruler.The name of the King and God would be similar and the monarch would make every attempt to appear like a God. They were beautifully constructed because they were places of worship. They were also meant to demonstrate the power, wealth and devotion of the patron. For example the Rajarajeshvara temple.
a)Rulers built temples in order to show devotion to their deity.
b) Rulers built temples in order to show their wealth.
c) Rulers built temples in order to make their kingdom more prosperous.
d)Temples were often central to the economy and society.
e)The donations collected by the temple authorities were used as their wealth to finance trade and banking.
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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.