Question

Q10) Give two examples to show that the chola rulers supported the
Brahmanical and Bhakti traditions.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) The Chola rulers made land grants and constructed temples for Vishnu and Shiva. They had constructed magnificent Shiva temples at Chidambaram, Thanjavur and Gangaikonda-cholapuram.

(ii) The Chola kings claimed divine support. They exhibited their power and status by building splendid temples and sculptures of Shiva.