Practicing Success
Read the statements in the context of the Vijayanagara Empire and choose the correct statements. (A) Rulers very often encouraged temple building as a means of associating themselves with the divine. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : |
(A), (B) Only (A), (C) Only (A), (D) Only (B), (D) Only |
(A), (C) Only |
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C) Only Temple building in the Vijayanagara region had a long history, going back to dynasties such as the Pallavas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and Cholas. Rulers very often encouraged temple building as a means of associating themselves with the divine – often, the deity was explicitly or implicitly identified with the king. Temples also functioned as centres of learning. Besides, rulers and others often granted land and other resources for the maintenance of temples. Consequently, temples developed as significant religious, social, cultural and economic centres. From the point of view of the rulers, constructing, repairing and maintaining temples were important means of winning support and recognition for their power, wealth and piety. |