GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Amaravati
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Mathura
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Sanchi
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Gandhara
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Detailed explanation-1: -The traditional main centre of sculpture was Mathura, which continued to flourish, with the art of Gandhara, the centre of Greco-Buddhist art just beyond the northern border of Gupta territory, continuing to exert influence. Other centres emerged during the period, especially at Sarnath.
Detailed explanation-2: -This art reached its peak during the Gupta period in 6th or 7th century. The Mathura school images include those of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, Vishnu, Shiva, Yakshas, Yakshinis, Jinas etc. representing its vitality and assimilative character as a result of the religious zeal of Brahmanism, Jainism and Buddhism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Taxila and Madurai were important centres under the control of the Gupta rulers.