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SAPNA CHANDELAIR 356· 2025

Question Q.16GS1GS1

Discuss the developments in the field of art and architecture during the Mauryan period.

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Mauryan Period is remembered for great rulers like Ashoka & others, who made great contributions to field of art & architecture also.

[Developments in - art & Architecture]

1Architectural Development

i) Caves & Cavation - extensively for religious purposes - Buddhism. Ajilvayet.

eg- Barabar Caves, Nagarjuni.

(ii) Stupas - ya store the relics of Buddhas flourished in Maurya.

eg- Sanchi Stupa by Ashoka.

(iii) Pillars excitation - learned from Graians, established on highway

2Religious development - Ya indulge advocated to reign (arya)

=> Flourish Buddhism + Vaishism + Athilias.

eg- Pra Buddhist Councils.

2Literature - both Secular, Sron-Secular written.

eg- Vasmathere India (Greek) , Abhaiden Pattele.

(i) Language - varied language flourished, including Pali, Pralkrit, Aramic, khwarratte.

eg- Pralarks by Vatus.

5Dance & Music => Royal patronage given to Dancers & Musicians.

[eg- Sculptures, on Caves, Pillars & Tombs].

6Science & Technology - Art of Steel, Smelting developed.
7Sculpting & Partings:
from locally available Sandstone & Stone clay

[eg- Elephant at Sanchi].

But many contribution like architecture-Maurela Ashat available today, white others like the Larnath Pillars & Sanchi Stupa Protected under UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Royal Patronage Centers giving idea of Maurya.

eg- Sanmathi Pillar.

3Religious & development - Ya indulgence advocated to reign (arya)

=> Flourish Buddhism + Vaishism + Athilias.

eg- Pra Buddhist Councils.

2Literature - both Secular, Sron-Secular written.

eg- Vasmathere India (Greek), Abhaiden Pattele.

(i) Language - varied language flourished, including Pali, Pralkrit, Aramic, khwarratte.

eg- Pralarks by Vatus.

5Dance & Music => Royal patronage given to Dancers & Musicians.

[eg- Sculptures, on Caves, Pillars & Tombs].

6Science & Technology - Art of Steel, Smelting developed.
7Sculpting & Partings:
from locally available Sandstone & Stone clay

[eg- Elephant at Sanchi].

But many contribution like architecture-Maurela Ashat available today, while others like the Larnath Pillars & Sanchi Stupa Protected under UNESCO World Heritage sites.

320 words28 paragraphs2 bullet points
  • Comprehensive coverage of different art forms
  • Examples from period provided (Barabar Caves, Sanchi Stupa)
  • Connection to religious development noted
  • Mentions UNESCO heritage sites
  • Coverage of multiple art forms
  • UNESCO heritage sites mentioned

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SAPNA CHANDEL

AIR 3562025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Dynastic Art

Mauryan Period - Art and Architecture

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320

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28

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2

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descriptive with enumeration

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