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(d) Why did the life of the people revolve around temples during Chola rule? |
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Answer» Answer: TEMPLES OF CHOLA DYNASTY : • Cholas were one of the most powerful rulers of South India during mediaeval period. • Rulers like Karikala Chola, Raja Raja Chola, RAJENDRA Chola were the famous rulers of Chola dynasty. • Cholas achieved many FEATS in their reign. • As, their achievements were : => Good administration, establishing powerful empire, developing the South Indian Architecture etc. • The people in Chola rule were so MUCH interested in building and WORSHIPPING temples. • As, the Chola architecture was Dravidian architecture. • Cholas constructed many famous temples called as great chola temples. • Some of them are Brihadeeswara temple in Tanjavur, Brihadiswara temple in Gangaikondacholisvaram, airateswara temple in Dasuram etc. • Brihadiswara of Tanjavur was world famous for its Gopuram, it was built by Raja Raja Chola. • These temples reflected the culture and traditions of South India and Dravidians. Hence, people revolved around the temples in Chola rule. |
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