Question

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1. Why do you think towns grew around temples?

2. Why was Masulipatnam a prominent port in the fourteenth century and why did it lose its importance?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Towns grew around temples because temples are always 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 their business and earn their living.
2. Machlipatnam Port was one of the biggest commercial trade of the region. It was through this port that the diamonds purchased at Golconda were taken to England. It lost its importance because of wars, natural calamities and pestilences.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Answer:

Towns grew around temples because temples are always 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 their business and earn their living.

Machlipatnam Port was one of the biggest commercial trade of the region. It was through this port that the diamonds purchased at Golconda were taken to England. It lost its importance because of wars, natural calamities and pestilences.

Explanation:

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