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Tourism in Uttar Pradesh Embedded in the heart of India is Uttar Pradesh, a land where cultures have evolved and religions emerge. The greatness of Uttar Pradesh lies not only in this confluence, but also in the emergence of cultural and religious traditions along some of the greatest rivers in the Indian sub-continent – the … Read more
Division And District Of Uttar Pradesh Introduction Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. Abbreviated as UP, it is the most populous state in the Republic of India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. The densely populated state, located in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent, has over 200 million inhabitants. It was created on 1 April 1937 as … Read more
Places of Historical importance in Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh is one of the most popular and an established tourist destination for both Indians and non-Indians alike in India. The most populous state of India, Uttar Pradesh contains a large number of historical monuments and places of religious significance. Geographically, Uttar Pradesh is very diverse, with … Read more
Rise of Mahayana and Development of Art (Gandhara, Mathura and other Schools) Mahayana Hinduism was the dominant religion in the Gupta Empire. (B) Buddhism was also a major religion in the Gupta Empire. (C) Jainism was a minor religion in the Gupta Empire. (D) The Guptas were tolerant of all religions. The Gupta … Read more
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
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
The Mathura school of art is an Indian art style that flourished from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE. It is named after the city of Mathura, which was an important center of Buddhism and Hinduism during this period. The art of Mathura is characterized by its realism, its use of bold … 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
Schools of Art in Ancient India – Mathura, Sarnath and Gandhara Schools Introduction India is a land of rich culture and history, and its art is no exception. The country has a long and varied tradition of artistic expression, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization. Over the centuries, Indian art has evolved and changed, … Read more