Question

How did temple towns come up.explain with examples

Answer 1

the temple work is started by the cholas in tamil nadu as tanjavurs is also known as the temple town

Answer 2

Temple were central to the economy and society of a particularly region as they performed a large number of function. To cater to the needs of the temples and the pilgrims, people different professions settled there. There were priests, garland makers, weavers, sculptors, shopkeepers, traders, musicians, dancers, and many more. A classic example is Tanjore (now Thanjavur). It was capital of the Cholas but was more famous for its temples. Tanjore developed into flourishing town largely because of its temples. Tirupati, Somnath, Kanchipuram, Madurai and Mathura were some other famous temple towns.