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Question
How important were craftspersons for the building and maintenance of temples?
Solution
Craftspersons played an important role in the building and maintenance of temples :
(i) The Vishwakarma community consisting of goldsmith, bronzesmiths, blacksmiths, masons, and carpenters were essential to the building of temples.
(ii) Weavers such as the Saliyar or Kaikkolars were prosperous communities and they made ample donations to temples.
(iii) The craftspersons of Bidar were skilled in their inlay work in copper and silver. They were also important for the building and maintenance of temples in their own way.
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