Question

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Why were temples built in Bangal?
How were Sikhs organised in 18th
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Answer 1

Answer:

Ancient Bengali architecture reached its pinnacle during the Pala Empire (750–1120); this was Bengali-based and the last Buddhist imperial power in the Indian subcontinent. Most patronage was of Buddhist viharas, temples and stupas. Pala architecture influenced Tibetan and Southeast Asian architecture. The most famous monument built by the Pala emperors was the Grand Vihara of Somapura, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historians believe Somapura was a model for the architects of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Answer 2

Answer:

(1) Temples and other religious structures were often built by individuals or groups who were becoming powerful, to demonstrate their power and proclaim their piety. Temples were built in Bengal to house the local deities who had gained the recognition of the Brahmanas.

(2) In the eighteenth century, the Sikhs organized themselves into a number of bands called jathas, and later on misls. These bands were under competent leaders. Their combined forces were called the grand army (dal khalsa).