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Temple building in the 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 maintainance of temples. Consequently, temples developed as significant religious, social and economic centres.

Which of the following was NOT the function of temples?

To fix the revenue demand and other taxes in the empire.

The correct answer is Option (4) → To fix the revenue demand and other taxes in the empire.

Functions of temples:

Option 1- To carry on religious ceremonies and organise rituals. (Correct)
Option 2- To serve as a body of culture and learning. (Correct)
Option 3- To function as landholding body assigned with the grant of revenue. (Correct)
Option 4- To fix the revenue demand and other taxes in the empire. (Incorrect)

Explanation:

Fixing revenue demands and other taxes (Option 4) was a function of the state or the ruler's administration, not the temple authorities. Temples might have received grants or exemptions, but they did not directly determine or fix taxes for the empire.