Question

What were the social and economic centers of Chola towns and cities?

A. Hindu temples



B. Buddhist shrines



C. city halls



D. army barracks

Answer 1

The social and economic centers of Chola towns and cities were the Hindu temples, which served as hubs for both religious activity and economic management, including storage and redistribution of resources.

Step-by-step explanation:

The social and economic centers of Chola towns and cities were, in fact, A. Hindu temples. During the Chola period, especially in their Imperial Golden Age, temples played a crucial role not just as places for worship but also as hubs for the economy and society. These temples were monumental and housed intricate bronze statues of deities, commissioned by rulers to signify their prominence, wealth, and devoutness. They were involved in the accumulation of agricultural goods from farmers as taxes and in redistribution as payments to artisans and merchants. The temples had large storage facilities, and civic and religious officials engaged in the management and circulation of these goods, which was fundamental to the economy of the Chola towns and cities.

Answer 2

b is answer.....

Step-by-step explanation:

Kaveripoompattinam on the coast near the Kaveri delta was a major port town. Ptolemy knew of this, which he called Khaberis, and the other port town of Nagappattinam as the most important centres of Cholas. These two towns became hubs of trade and commerce and attracted many religious faiths, including Buddhism.