Question Q.11GS2GS2
The flourishing of various art forms during the Kushana period reflects the rich and diverse cultural landscape of the time. What insights does this provide into the socio-cultural aspects of that era? (15 marks, 250 words)
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Kushana period (30BC-375AD) was one of the five Yeuchi tribe kingdom in northwest India.
Nomadic Yeuchi tribes, Kushana dynasty, Karakida, Mahayana Buddhist, flourishing art and culture.
Flourishing art forms during Kushana:
1Gandhara and Mathura schools - Roman-Hellenistic influence, sharp features, white marble, Buddhist in masculine form, indigenous art
2Bronze sculptures - Kanikka sculpture with sword
3Buddhist culture propagated - first time Buddha represented in human form (earlier as wheat, lotus etc), propagate Jataka stories, Gupta art & Sarich stupa flourished
4Coin - large scale gold, silver, copper, coin with image of king (eg king Kameksha engraved coins)
Through literature (Buddhacharita), sculptures (Gandhara, Mathura school)
3Fourth Buddhist Council - help under Kanishka & Vasumitra
4Tolerant society - Brahmanical, Buddhist and Hellenistic culture co-existed
5Rise of urbanisation - centers like Mathura, Taxila
6Growth of Trade and commerce - with other contemporary Empires like later Guptas, Persia - shown through coins
Kushana period is acknowledge for its contributions in decrying literature, culture and respecting talent signifying virtue of Unity in Diversity.
— DIVYA · AIR 182
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Conclusion
Kushana period is acknowledge for its contributions in decrying literature, culture and respecting talent signifying virtue of Unity in Diversity.
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DIVYA
AIR 1822025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Historical Underpinnings
Kushana Period - Art and Culture
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