Question

Choose the statements that are true about the temples built during the Vijayanagara epoch.

• A. The temples at that time had entrances from all four directions.
• B. The entrances had massive Gopurams attached to them.
• C. None of the temples during this era had water reservoirs.
• D. During this period, the temples became really large and imposing.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The entrances had massive Gopurams attached to them.

During the Vijayanagara period, the temples became really large and imposing. Instead of one entrance, the temples at that time had entrances from all four directions. These entrances even had massive Gopurams attached to them. The temples also had tanks attached to them, which served as water reservoirs.