Jun, 2015 the period of the mauryan empire marks a new epoch in the history of india. Jun 28, 2018 chandragupta maurya founded mauryan empire by defeating nandas with the help of kautilya. Post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture from the second century bce onwards, various rulers established their control over the vast mauryan empire. Evidences from art and architecture history of india. Located in large parts of eastern and northern india, it was founded by a leader named chandragupta. Conquering and ruling over such a large amount of territory was a rare feat for such a young ruler. This post gives a detailed description about the post mauryan schools of art and architecture such as gandhara. Comprising the majority of south asia, the maurya empire was centralized by the conquest of the indogangetic plain, and its capital city was located at pataliputra modern patna. The mauryan dynasty a the mauryan empire was one of the largest empires to rule india. Class 11 th arts the mauryan period administration, religious policy, education system and character of ashoka. The mauryan contribution to art and architecture was significant. Pillars, sculptures and rockcut architecture coomaraswamy distinguishes between court art and a more popular art during the mauryan period.
It was a royal art patronized by mauryan kings especially ashoka. Apr, 20 art and architecture some of the finest examples of ashokan art, are the famous ashokan pillars that he erected across the country. 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. In 305 bc, chandragupta maurya defeated seleucus nicator the commander in chief of alexander the great. In this post, we bring you the important aspects of the arts of the mauryan period.
Buddhism and the mauryan empire at lumbini, nepal, durham theses, durham university. After the decline of the mauryan empire in the second century bc, various rulers controlled the regions which were once under the mauryas, like the shungas, kanvas, kushanas and guptas in the north and central india. The rudradaman and junagarh inscriptions tell that the empire of chandragupta maurya was extended in the south also. Ashoka 268232 bc most important ruler in ancient india brutal military commander who extended the empire throughout s. Popular art is represented by the works of the local sculptors like chauri whiskbearer from didarganj. Some remains of the capital city of pataliputra are available which throw light on the styles prevalent. Mauryan art,mauryan empire,mauryan dynasty,mauryan architecture,mauryan empire art objects in mauryan. The mauryan pillars are rockcut pillars thus displaying the carvers skills, whereas the achamenian pillars are constructed in pieces by a mason. He was guided by chanakya whose teachings are revered even today. Popular art is represented by the works of the local. Cave architecture of mauryan empire the architectural remains usually ascribed to the maurya period very few are artistically significant.
Many of the sculptures of the ellora caves were created at this time under the patronage of the chalukyas and the rashtrakutas. The mauryan period represents the third major period in the indian cultural history after the prehistoric times. It represented an important transition in indian art from use of wood to stone. Postmauryan trends in rt and rchitecture not to be.
The rule of the mauryan empire marked a period of promotion in the field of art and architecture. They are exquisite in aesthetic quality and brilliant in their design and execution. Postmauryan trends in indian art and architecture part i. The mauryan art remains include chaityas, viharas, stupas, animal capitals surmounting the pillars. Mauryan administration, mauryan empire, indian history, ancient. Chandragupta maurya was one of the vastest empires of ancient india. Identify a unique characteristic of the artarchitecture this style is meant to resemble mt. Throughout history, theres a common trend of great architecture coming from great rulers. He was assisted by his political adviser, kautalya, who also set out the rules for the. The trend continues in the fourth century ce but in the.
Comprising the majority of south asia, the maurya empire was centralized by the conquest of the indogangetic plain, and its capital city was located at. Mauryan empire medieval india kas online class 12 kas. The mauryan empire was an efficient and highly organized autocracy with a standing army and civil service. Ashoka is known to have built 84,000 stupas to commemorate various events of buddhas life. The history of india is so vivid that it will be unfair to omit such small yet very important details about the developments that occurred before the establishment of the greatest empires in india, the mauryan empire.
With the disintegration of the gupta kingdom, the notion of a panindian empire came to an end until the advent of the turks, although it was brie. Mauryan empire administration, art and architecture strive for ias. The pillar was made out of a single stone which was cut, shaped and polished. It was a period when politics, art, trade and commerce elevated india to a. Apr 26, 2016 mauryan art and architecture the origins of monumental stone sculpture and architecture in the indian subcontinent go back to the harappan civilisation.
Art and architecture some of the finest examples of ashokan art, are the famous ashokan pillars that he erected across the country. Aug 06, 2016 pillars, sculptures and rockcut architecture coomaraswamy distinguishes between court art and a more popular art during the mauryan period. It is not clear about who were his parents as different records are present. Apr 22, 20 mauryan empire s development history mauryan empire founder. The post gupta period in northern india saw the emergence of regional kingdoms, mostly derived from the feudatories of the. It started when king mahapadma of the nandas was overpowered by chandragupra maurya in magadha. Statue of chandragupta maurya at the birla mandir hindu temple, delhi. It is said to be a period when chronology becomes definite. In india the establishment of a vigorous dynasty ruling over wide dominions has invariably resulted in the application of a strong stimulus to the development of man. These columns were works of art, architecture and engineering. Arts of the mauryan period indian culture series ncert clear. Here we discuss important points of mauryan empire. Media in category art of the mauryan empire the following 41 files are in this category, out of 41 total. The period of the mauryan empire marks a new epoch in the history of india.
The mauryan period art and architecture, except that of the relics of the palace of chandragupta maurya at pataliputra, is mainly asokan. Mauryan administration, mauryan empire, indian history. Foundation of the mauryan empire chandragupta, asoka and his dhamma, mauryan administration, economy, art and architecture, disintegration of the mauryan empire. Particularly in view of the fact that it was found shortly after alexanders victorious campaigns in northwest india during 327 b. Chandragupta maurya was succeeded by his son bindusara in 298 bc who expanded the kingdom over most of. In this article, we are dealing with the trends in the postmauryan art and architecture as a part of the indian culture series based on the ncert textbook an introduction to indian art part 1. One of the most important and significant dynasty that existed before christ is the mauryan empire founded by chandragupta maurya. Mauryan empire administration, art and architecture youtube. It was one of the largest empires in the world at the time. The mauryan empire under chandragupta spread its boundaries. Mauryan art is the art, mostly sculpture, produced during the period of the mauryan empire.
The art and architecture of the mauryan empire constitutes the culminating point of the progress of indian art. Aug 07, 2016 the chalukyas patronised art as well as religion. The arts the mauryan empire were the first in india to transition from wood to stone in their architecture and art. Chandragupta maurya founded mauryan empire by defeating nandas with the help of kautilya. These notes will also be useful for other competitive exams like banking po, ssc, state civil services exams and so on.
Court art is represented by the pillars and their capitals. It was a period when politics, art, trade and commerce elevated india to a glorious height. After the successors of ashoka failed to keep the empire intact, various small kingdoms emerged in the face of indian subcontinent. This monumental piece of architecture tends to suggest the achaemenid and hellenistic artistic influence at the mauryan court from early on. He established the first territorial empire in ancient india, covering most of the indian subcontinent. These edicts are the oldest preserved historical documents of. Aug 11, 2017 mauryan empire administration, art and architecture strive for ias. It can be appropriately claimed that the mauryan administration system, though monarchical, was sufficient because it had the privilege of possessing successful administrators such as chandragupta maurya, bindusara maurya and ashoka. The mauryan period represents the third major period in the indian cultural history after the prehistoric times and indus valley period. In this article, we are dealing with the trends in the post mauryan art and architecture as a part of the indian culture series based on the ncert textbook an introduction to indian art part 1. Art and architecture during mauryan empire study page. The mauryan period in the history of the indian subcontinent lasted between 323 b. The monolithic rail at sarnath in grey and polished chunar sandstone has been erected. There were pillars, sculptures, rockcut architecture, buildings like stupas, viharas and chaityas that served many purposes.
The mauryan pillar capital found at sarnath popularly known as the lion capital is the finest example of mauryan sculptural tradition. Stone pillars were erected all over the mauryan empire with inscriptions engraved on them. The period was marked by mature use of stone and production of masterpieces. The art and architecture of gandhara continued to develop until the 7th century ad. Postmauryan trends in indian art and architecture 31 between the two legs as well as by using bents in the body posture. Dec 17, 20 the arts the mauryan empire were the first in india to transition from wood to stone in their architecture and art. Post mauryan art india after mauryas was a not a very remarkable period for political solidarity but it saw development of indian culture to a great extent. Chandragupta led the mauryan empire from 321 bce to around 297 bce. We have already discussed the arts of the mauryan period in the previous article. Media in category architecture of the mauryan empire the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total.
Chandragupta maurya founded the maurya empire in 322 bce when he. See more ideas about ancient india, iron age, ancient. Mauryan empires development history mauryan empire founder. Microsoft excel files on disc attached to inside of thesis. Art and architecture during mauryan empire the mauryan contribution to art and architecture was significant. Administration, religion, society, economy, trade and commerce, culture art and architecture, literature. Identify parthenon religion associated with the image identify a unique characteristic of the artarchitecture this style consists of straight lines, tall. The compilation is based on the ncert textbook an introduction to indian art part 1.
It is carved with considerable carevoluminous roaring lion figures firmly standing on a circular abacus which is carved with the figures of a horse, a bull, a lion and an elephant. Nov 29, 2019 here we discuss important points of mauryan empire. After the decline of the mauryan empire, the sungas succeeded to power in circa 185 b. The writing system sanskrit was the writing system that was used during the mauryan empire. The maurya empire boundless world history lumen learning. Jun 6, 2016 the maurya empire, also known as the mauryan empire, was a geographically extensive iron age historical power in ancient india, ruled by the maurya dynasty from 322185 bce. The following 41 files are in this category, out of 41 total. The maurya empire was a geographically extensive iron age historical power based in magadha and founded by chandragupta maurya which dominated the indian subcontinent between 322 and 185 bce. Hellenophilism brought mauryan empire into an indirect contact with the art and culture of the achaemenids. Charriot wheel bulandi bagh pataliputra mauryan period. At its height, the vast empire stretched from the bay of bengal in the east to the arabian sea in the west. Mauryan court and its presiding lords were all hellenophils and were under the influence of achaemenian art and culture at the same time.
These remains give us an information about the material used at that time about the craftsmanship, about the peaceful times, efficient administration, religion of. 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. We also discuss about persian and green invasion, rise of mauryan empire, navaratnas of mauryan empire, chanakya etc. Ashoka and the mauryan empire the mauryan dynasty was founded by chandragupta maurya in 320 bc after defeating the incumbent nanda dynasty. They build temples and cave shrines in the deccan hills. Mauryan architecture is also reputed to have been fabulous. This post gives a detailed description about the postmauryan schools of art and architecture such as gandhara. Ashokan edicts were inscribed on stone pillars that were made of single columns of polished sandstone and had capitals on their top. Most of the information here is presented in a bulletpoint format. The king, as the supreme and sovereign authority of the mauryan empire, had the supreme executive, legislative and judicial powers and functions in the.
Post mauryan art and culture iasmania civil services. There is no unanimity with regard to the ancestry of the mauryas. Greek influence is found on the style of art and architecture. The chaitya halls and the stupa do not exist in their original form except the excavated chaityahalls, bearing inscriptions of ashoka and dasaratha, in the barabar caves. Post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture indian.