Why do you think towns grew around temples?
The towns grew around temples due to the following reasons:
- Temple were often central to the economy and society.
- Rulers, who built temples, donated land and money to carry out the rituals, feed pilgrims and priests and celebrate festivals etc.
- Pilgrims who flocked to the temples also do donations.
- Temple authorities used their wealth to finance, trade and banking.
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