The Enormous Gopuras That Dominate the Vast Temple Complexes of Southern

question 8

Multiple Choice

The enormous gopuras that dominate the vast temple complexes of southern India functioned as ______________.

• A) stupas
• B) towers marking the garbhagriha
• C) entrance gateways
• D) ceremonial platforms

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