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The lofty gates erected in the courtyard of the temples in south India were called ______.
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The lofty gates erected in the courtyard of the temples in south India were called ______.

A.

mandap

B.

ardhmandap

C.

vimana

D.

gopuram

Correct option is D

The lofty gates erected in the courtyard of the temples in south India were called "Gopuram." These are the large tower-like structures at the entrance of temples that are often richly decorated with sculptures and painting, a characteristic of Dravidian architecture.
- Mandap: A pavilion for public rituals.
- Ardhmandap: The entrance porch or hall of Indian temples.
- Vimana: The tower above the innermost sanctum of a South Indian temple.

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