Notes and Study material for Exams
Foundation of the Mauryan Empire: The foundation of the Maurya Empire in 321 B.C. by Chandragupta Maurya was a unique event in history. Particularly in view of the fact that it was found shortly after Alexander’s victorious campaigns in North-West India during 327 B.C. – 325 B.C. There is no unanimity with regard to … Read more
Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture â Part III: The Rise of Regional Styles and New Artistic Expressions The decline of the Mauryan Empire in the 2nd century BCE marked a turning point in Indian history and art. While the Mauryan period witnessed a flourishing of centralized imperial art, the subsequent centuries saw the … Read more
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 Trends in Indian Art and Architecture â Part II: The Rise of Regional Styles and New Artistic Expressions The decline of the Mauryan Empire in the 2nd century BCE marked a turning point in Indian history, ushering in a period of political fragmentation and the rise of regional kingdoms. This era, spanning from the … Read more
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