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Read the passage and answer the question: Contemporaneously with the evolution of stupas, such as those at Sanchi, into their current forms, the initial temples destined to enshrine divine images were also emerging. These early temples manifested as petite square chambers, referred to as garbhagriha, hosting a sole entrance for devotees to enter and pay homage to the deity's image. Progressively, a towering edifice, denoted as the shikhara, took shape atop the central sanctum. |
During the development of stupas like those at Sanchi, what architectural structures were simultaneously emerging for housing deities? |
Palaces Caves Monasteries Temples |
Temples |
The correct answer is Option 4 - Temples As per the passage: Contemporaneously with the evolution of stupas, such as those at Sanchi, into their current forms, the initial temples destined to enshrine divine images were also emerging. These early temples manifested as petite square chambers, referred to as garbhagriha, hosting a sole entrance for devotees to enter and pay homage to the deity's image. Progressively, a towering edifice, denoted as the shikhara, took shape atop the central sanctum. |