Question

why do you think towns grew around temples ? explain with an example ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Towns grew around temples because temples were 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 business.

So Thanjavur is also an example of a temple town, where urbanisation (the process by which cities grow) happened as temples became central to society and economy. Temples were built by rulers not only to show their devotion but also to unify different communities.