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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.

The paragraph refers to which kingdom?

Vijayanagara

The correct answer is Option (2) → Vijayanagara

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.

The paragraph refers to Vijayanagara kingdom.