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MAURYAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE

MAURYAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE The origins of monumental stone sculpture and architecture in the Indian subcontinent go back to the Harappan civilisation. However, after decline of that civilisation, there is a long gap and it is only in the Maurya period that monumental stone sculpture and architecture appeared on the scene again. Many of the […]

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PALA ART AND ARCHITECTURE

PALA ART AND ARCHITECTURE The Pala dynasty ruled from 8th century to 12th century CE in the regions comprising Bihar and Bengal. The development of art had been in a full fledged manner during the Mauryas and Guptas which was further carried by the Pala rulers. Distinctive achievements of Palas are seen in the arts […]

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