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The Kushanas : Kanishka : Extent of empire, His religious policy; Development of Art, Architecture and Letters during the Kushana period

The Kushanas: Short introduction In the early 2nd century BC, a tribe on the Central Asian frontier of China called Hsiung-nu defeated a neighboring one known as Yueh-chih. After more conflict, the survivors of the Yueh-chih were dislocated west, passing down the Ili river valley and along the southern shore of lake Issyk Kul. This … Read more

Gandhara school of art

  The Gandhara school of art was a Greco-Buddhist art style that developed in the ancient region of Gandhara, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. The style flourished between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE, and it is characterized by its fusion of Greek, Indian, and Central Asian artistic … Read more

Gandhara and Mathura School of Art – Major Differences

Gandhara and Mathura school of art – Major Differences The Gandhara and Mathura schools of art are two of the most important schools of Indian art. They flourished in different parts of the country and at different times, but both had a profound impact on the development of Indian art. The Gandhara school of art … Read more

Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture part 1

Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture: Part 1 – A Shift in Focus and Expression The Mauryan Empire, under the reign of Ashoka, reached its zenith in the 3rd century BCE, leaving behind a legacy of monumental architecture, intricate sculptures, and a flourishing artistic tradition. However, the decline of the Mauryan Empire marked a … Read more

Post Mauryan Art

The Legacy of Ashoka: Post-Mauryan Art in Ancient India (3rd Century BCE – 3rd Century CE) The Mauryan Empire, under the reign of Ashoka the Great, witnessed a golden age of art and architecture. However, the empire’s decline in the 3rd century BCE ushered in a new era, marked by political fragmentation and the rise … Read more