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This document discusses temple urbanism in medieval South India during the Chola period from 849-1279 CE. It examines how small settlements evolved into more complex urban environments centered around temples. Temples served as focal points for political integration, economic activity, and ritual donations that helped local leaders gain and consolidate power. As temple endowments grew, they stimulated commercial and agricultural development over wider areas, contributing to regional political and economic i

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