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SUVAN SHARMAAIR 148· 2025

Question Q.11GS1GS2

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 dynasty flourished

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Main Body

Kushana dynasty flourished in India in post Mauryan period of India. They were also called Indo-Greeks [eg] Kanishka. Kushana art forms reflected the rich and diverse cultural landscape of that time in the following ways:- (1) Gandhara art was a mix of local traditions and greek tradition (2) The art focussed on etc presenting the regional variation

3[eg] Standing Buddha (4) Use of locally sourced stone for construction (5) Others:- Kushanas brought various greek elements into Indian dancing styles. (6) Examples include trousers, turbans etc (7) The art forms selected

Numismatics:- Coins were issued by Kushanas which reflected a flourishing trade. a Gold coins were issued b Various buddhist and hindu text were written c [eg] Ashvaghosh d Further art forms of Kushana period reflected the social and cultural landscape with regional modifications. Kushana periods diverse art forms were a mosaic consisting of different legacies.

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Conclusion

The art forms selected Kushana periods diverse art forms were a mosaic consisting of different legacies.

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Topper

SUVAN SHARMA

AIR 1482025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

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

Historical Underpinnings

Kushana period art forms

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