Consider the following statement as true or false:

Chola temples were centres of Craft production.

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The given statement is true. Chola temples were frequently the focal points of settlements that grew up around them. These were craft production centres. For example, Rajaraja and Rajendra built architectural and sculptural marvels in Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram. The land was also bestowed upon temples by rulers and others. The produce of this land was used to support all of the specialists who worked at the temple and often lived nearby—priests, garland makers, cooks, sweepers, musicians, dancers, and so on. In other words, temples were not only places of worship but also economic, social, and cultural hubs. Among the temple crafts, the creation of bronze images was the most distinctive.

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