Question

Do you think a temple town could develop in a similar way today? Give at least two reasons to support your answer.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The following factors are responsible for the growth of towns around temples:  

(a) A large number of priests, workers, artisans, traders, etc. settled near the temple.  

(b) They catered to the various needs of the people as well as of pilgrims who flocked to the temples. By and by towns grew, which came to be known as temple towns.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

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.

• Temple were often central to the economy and society.  

• Rulers, who built temples, donated land and money to carry out elaborate rituals,  feed pilgrims and priests and celebrate festivals.  

• Pilgrims who flocked to the temples also made donations.  

• Temple authorities used their wealth to finance, trade and banking.  

• Gradually, a large number of priests, workers, artisons, traders etc. settle near the

• temple to the catter to its needs and those of th e pilgrims. In this ways, towns got  developed around temples.

Explanation:

Thanjavur is an example of a temple town

• Thanjavur was the capital of Chola empire.

• Thanjavur was a temple town, with Rajarajeshvara temple in it.

• It gave employment to a huge number of people thus, becoming a centre