Question

Why did rulers often attack large temple.Give example in three points in​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles.

In the early ninth century, when the Pandyan king Shrimara Shrivallabha invaded Sri Lanka and defeated the king, he removed all the valuables like The statue of the Buddha made entirely of gold in the Jewel Palace and the golden images in the various monasteries.

Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. But by destroying temples he tried to gain credit as a great hero.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Rich temples were targeted first when one ruler attacked another's kingdom, because large temples were built to demonstrate power and resources.