Read the passage and answer the question:

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 an important component of temple architecture?

Barahdari

The correct answer is Option (4) → Barahdari

Barahdari was NOT an important component of temple architecture. Barahdari, also Bara Dari, is a building or pavilion with twelve doors designed to allow free flow of air.