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QWhat happened to the original Goan temple architecture under Portuguese rule?

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  • A It flourished and expanded ✔ ✖
  • B It remained unchanged ✔ ✖
  • C It fell into disuse and temples were demolished ✔ ✖
  • D It continued to evolve independently ✔ ✖
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Under Portuguese rule, the original Goan temple architecture fell into disuse as the temples were demolished.
Many Sthapatis (temple architects) were converted to Christianity, although remnants of the wooden work and Kavi murals can still be seen.

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