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Ajanta frescoes The Ajanta caves are located in the western Indian state of Maharashta, cut into the cliff face above the spot where the river Waghora draws a harmonious half-moon through lush vegetation. Discovered by English officers during a tiger hunt in 1819, the caves are in such a remote spot (the nearest towns are … Read more
Inscription King Aspect Junagarh Rock Rudradaman (Saka) Sanskrit. Says that a dam on the sudarshana lake was constructed by Pushyagupta a governor of Chandragupta Maurya Allahabad Pillar Samudragupta Sanskrit. Composed by Harisena Aihole Inscription Pulakeshin II Mentions … Read more
Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture Part I The Mauryan Empire was a vast and powerful empire that ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 2nd centuries BCE. The Mauryans were patrons of the arts and sciences, and their reign saw a flowering of Indian culture. After the fall … Read more
Mural Paintings in India Mural paintings are a form of art that has been practiced in India for centuries. They can be found in temples, palaces, and other important buildings. Mural paintings often depict religious scenes or stories from Indian mythology. They can also be used to decorate homes and other buildings. Mural paintings are … Read more
Buddhist Places in India India is home to many sacred Buddhist sites, including the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. Other important Buddhist sites in India include Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, and Kushinagar, where he attained parinirvana (death). Mahabodhi Temple The Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World … Read more
Post-Mauryan art is a term used to describe the art of India after the fall of the Mauryan Empire in the 2nd century BCE. This period saw a great deal of political and social upheaval, as well as a flowering of new artistic styles. One of the most important developments in Post-Mauryan art was the … Read more