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Discuss the role of temples as centres of economy, culture and governance in early medieval India. How did this multifunctional character influence temple architecture?

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times Q1. Discuss the role of temples as centres of economy, culture and governance in early medieval India. How did this multifunctional character influence temple architecture? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The …

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Ramappa temple: Telangana’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site:

GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Art and architecture.   UNESCO World Heritage Site Context: Telangana’s Ramappa Temple is receiving massive focus after it received UNESCO tag recently.   About the Temple: Situated in Telangana’s Warangal, the temple stands on a six-feet high star-shaped platform with walls, pillars and ceilings adorned with intricate carvings that attest …

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