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Four-roofed structure found in Bengal's temples was known as ______.

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Bangla style

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Bangla dome

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dochala

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chauchala

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Solution

The correct option is D chauchala
Temples in Bengal followed the dochala or chauchala styles, inspired by the structures of thatched huts. Dochala style refers to double-roofed structure, whereas, chauchala refers to four-roofed structure of the thatched huts.

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