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ANKIT JARWALAIR 205· 2025

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?

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Introduction

Kushana period signify in growth of sublime artforms and architectural development during 1st century AD to 2nd century AD.

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Main Body

Kushana period signify in growth of sublime artforms and architectural development during 1st century AD to 2nd century AD.

Different artforms during Kushana period:

1Gandhara artforms - Coalescence of Greco-Roman architecture with blend of Indian artforms
Muslim representation
Illustrate Greek god depiction
Halo did not had any elegant carvings
to - neutral expression of gods,
2Mathura artforms - Culmination of different regional styles
Use of red sandstone majorly
Both Buddhism and Hindu gods
Depicted of yakshi yaksha
Carved halo around god feature
Expressive tone of sculptures

Socio-cultural aspects highlighted:

1neglect religious tolerance as multiple religions symbol at multiple places
2specialisation of architecture and occupation
3trade and communi cation with outside

with outside

(C9) Arcuda -rotary u/some

4high material prosperity . os dusted in religion and art grooming
5economic wealthy warlord - due to largest number of gold coin of era
6Vast geographical spread - disc extensive through north India .
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Conclusion

Kushana era was utilising of zenith golden age of architecture indian saw during Cupta and fully valued significant u/payment.

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  • Identified time period accurately
  • Discussed Gandhara art
  • Noted cultural synthesis

Topper

ANKIT JARWAL

AIR 2052025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Historical Underpinnings

Socio-cultural aspects of historical periods

Writing Stats

205

Total words

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9

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