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How Chola temples functioned as bankers

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1. Besides funding religious activity, what economic role did major Chola temples like Brihadeeswarar play in their local economy?

They minted their own independent currency

They controlled all long-distance maritime trade

They collected taxes directly on behalf of the king only

They acted as informal bankers, lending endowed funds for irrigation and productive use

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