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__________built temples around shrines visited by Nayanars and Alvars.

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Common people

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Rich traders

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Chola and Pandya kings

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Poor devotees

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Solution

The correct option is C Chola and Pandya kings
Chola and Pandya kings built temples around shrines visited by Nayanars and Alvars. This strengthened the link between Bhakti tradition and temple worship.

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