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Most invaders tried to gain control of temples. Identify the right reason.

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They were devoted to god.
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They were afraid of god.
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They thought it would make their rule acceptable to the local people.
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They wanted to compete with other religions.
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The correct option is C They thought it would make their rule acceptable to the local people.
Temples were centres of pilgrimage and thus, important. The temples also had considerable influence over social and political matters. Most invaders thought that gaining control of a temple would make them more acceptable to the local people.

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