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Towns, Traders And Craftspersons — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesTowns, Traders And Craftspersons3 Marks
Question
Describe the temple towns as commercial centres.
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Answer

Temple towns were important as centres of urbanization.
  • Rulers built temples to show their devotion to deities.
  • These temples became central to the economy and society.
  • Rulers endowed these temples with grants of land, money to carry out rituals, feed pilgrims, celebrate festivals.
  • Temple authorities got donations from pilgrims also. This wealth was used to finance trade and banking.

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