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Temples were often central to the economy and society.

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The above statement is true.
Temple towns are an essential urbanisation pattern or the method through which cities grow. The temples were often the heart of the economy and society. Monarchs built temples to display their devotion to various deities. They also gave land and money to temples so that they could execute complex rites, feed pilgrims and priests, and hold festivals. Pilgrims who visited the temples also contributed. In addition, temple officials invested their fortunes in trade and banking. To meet the temple's and the pilgrims' needs, a large population of priests, workers, artisans, business people, and others gradually moved in. As a result, temple towns grew.

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