Main Body
Numismatics
1Large no. of gold and silver coins found- they well punch-marked
2Coins had Indian Gods like Shun on one side & Greek/Roman Gods on other- shows secular outlook
Literature
1Patronage to sanskrit Literature by Saddharman, Scriptures paniharma
2Ramayn & Mahabharat also received grand grams
Textile & Weapons
1Koshthka broken stature (Mathura) showed rich textile design- tunics, jewellery
2Weapons like swords, scythe, daggers found
The Kushana period marked a period of tolerance, secularism and syncretism in the socio-cultural policy.
85 words10 paragraphs
- Discusses numismatic evidence
- Shows religious syncretism through coin examples
- Addresses literary patronage
- Describes material culture
- Concludes with thematic synthesis
Topper
SATTWIK SATYAKAM DEVTA
AIR 1002025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Kushana literature, textiles and weapons
Cultural and artistic contributions of Kushana period
Writing Stats
85
Total words
10
Paragraphs
descriptive-analytical
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