Question

The Chola temples provided opportunities to all people associated with them. Explain.

Answer 1

Explanation: The temples under the Cholas were the nuclie of the villages, the centre of crafts and were well endowed with land from the king and other rich people. The produce of the land helped maintain the people working in the temple such as priest, garland-makers, sweepers, cooks, musicians, dancers, etc.

Monarchs from this line: Vijayalaya Chola

Notable members: Rajaraja I