In the seventh and eighth centuries, ‘ghatikas’ were
colleges attached to the temples.
Correct Answertime keeping devices kept at astronomical houses.
Incorrect Answerguards of religious shrines.
Incorrect Answerroyal decrees passed with the consent of the citizens.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
These ghatikas or colleges attached to the temples emerged as new centres of learning in 7th and 8th century.The ‘ghatikas’, provided Brahmanical education. The mediumof instruction was Sanskrit. Entry to these temple colleges was open only to the upper castes or ‘dvijas’ (twice born).
Learning: Use of Sanskrit as the medium of instruction distanced the common people from education. Education became the privilege of only the uppermost sections of society.The ‘mathas’ supported by Brahmins were institutions parallel to Jain and Buddhist monasteries.The ‘mathas’ functioned like ashramas for educational purposes.
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By: Shubham Tiwari