{"id":16052,"date":"2023-08-23T11:48:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T06:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=16052"},"modified":"2023-08-23T11:53:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T06:23:45","slug":"mauryan-art-and-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Mauryan Art and Architecture: A Remarkable Legacy of Ancient India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >What's Inside this Blog!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#Mauryan_art_and_architecture\" title=\"Mauryan art and architecture\">Mauryan art and architecture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#Relevant_for_Historical_Section_of_General_Studies_Paper_PrelimsMains\" title=\"(Relevant for Historical Section of General\u00a0Studies Paper Prelims\/Mains)\">(Relevant for Historical Section of General\u00a0Studies Paper Prelims\/Mains)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#Background\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#Mauryan_Art_and_Architecture\" title=\"Mauryan Art and Architecture\">Mauryan Art and Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#Similarities_with_Persian_Achamenian_Pillars\" title=\"Similarities with Persian (Achamenian) Pillars\">Similarities with Persian (Achamenian) Pillars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#Differences_with_Persian_Achamenian_Pillars\" title=\"Differences with Persian (Achamenian) Pillars\">Differences with Persian (Achamenian) Pillars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#STUPAS\" title=\"STUPAS\">STUPAS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#Choose_The_Best_Sociology_Optional_Teacher_for_IAS_Preparation\" title=\"Choose The Best Sociology Optional Teacher for IAS Preparation?\">Choose The Best Sociology Optional Teacher for IAS Preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/mauryan-art-and-architecture\/#Find_More_Blogs\" title=\"Find More Blogs\">Find More Blogs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauryan_art_and_architecture\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; background-color: #ffff99; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Mauryan art and architecture<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevant_for_Historical_Section_of_General_Studies_Paper_PrelimsMains\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><em><b style=\"font-size: 24px;\">(Relevant for Historical Section of <\/b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>General<\/b><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>Studies<\/b><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 24px;\"> Paper Prelims\/Mains)<\/b><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16072\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Sanchi-Stupa-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mauryan Art and Architecture: A Remarkable Legacy of Ancient India, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"888\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Sanchi-Stupa-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Sanchi-Stupa-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Sanchi-Stupa-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Sanchi-Stupa-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Sanchi-Stupa-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The renowned <strong>Mauryan monarch, Ashoka, adopted Buddhism<\/strong> as a component of the shraman tradition, and the extensive missionary efforts of Buddhism during his reign significantly contributed to the evolution of Mauryan sculptural and architectural forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">During the 3rd century BCE, King Ashoka supported the shraman tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The shraman tradition encompasses various Indian religious movements that existed alongside, yet distinct from, the traditional Vedic religion. This category includes Jainism, Buddhism, as well as other movements like <strong>Ajivikas and Carvakas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">In 321 BC, Chandragupta Maurya, aided by Chanakya (the author of Arthashastra), established the Mauryan dynasty by overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The Mauryan Empire stands as the first and most potent Indian realm that united the entire Indian subcontinent under a single rule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Under the leadership of Chandragupta Maurya, the boundaries of the Mauryan empire extended into Central Asia and Persia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Expansion of the Mauryan Empire: Following Chandragupta Maurya, his son Bindusara assumed power in 298 BC and expanded the realm across the majority of present-day India, with the exception of Kalinga.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Mauryan Dynasty during Ashoka&#8217;s Reign: The kingdom of Bindusara was inherited by his son Ashoka the Great in 274 BC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Invasion of Kalinga: During the Kalinga campaign, Ashoka underwent a transformation, renouncing violence and adopting the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Buddhism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauryan_Art_and_Architecture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Mauryan Art and Architecture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Mauryan Art:<\/strong>\u00a0Implies architectural works (in the form of pillars, stupas and palaces) commissioned by Mauryan rulers for political as well as religious reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Palaces<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The renowned Greek historian Megasthenes marvelled at the palatial structures of the Mauryan empire, considering them among the most remarkable achievements of human civilization. Similarly, the Chinese traveller Fa Hien referred to Mauryan palaces as divine wonders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Influenced by Persian architecture: Chandragupta Maurya&#8217;s palace design drew inspiration from the Achaemenid palaces of Persepolis in Iran.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Choice of materials: Wood constituted the primary construction material employed during the Mauryan Empire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Illustrations: Notable instances include the Mauryan capital at Pataliputra, Ashoka&#8217;s palace at Kumrahar, and Chandragupta Maurya&#8217;s palace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Pillars <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Ashoka pillars, often crafted from Chunar sandstone, held immense significance as symbols of the state within the Mauryan Empire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> The primary aim was to propagate Buddhist ideology and the decrees of the court throughout the expanse of the Mauryan domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Language:<\/strong> While the majority of Ashoka pillar inscriptions were in Pali and Prakrit languages, a few were also composed in Greek or Aramaic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Architectural Elements:<\/strong> Mauryan pillars featured four key components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Shaft:<\/strong> The base consisted of a lengthy shaft constructed from a single piece of stone, forming a monolith.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Capital:<\/strong> Positioned atop the shaft, the capital came in either a lotus or bell shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Abacus:<\/strong> Above the capital, a circular or rectangular base known as the abacus was situated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Capital Figure:<\/strong> The capital figures, often depicting animals like bulls, lions, and elephants, were dynamic and sculpted to stand on a square or circular abacus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similarities_with_Persian_Achamenian_Pillars\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Similarities with Persian (Achamenian) Pillars<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Refined Stones and Decorative Patterns:<\/strong> The employment of polished stones and the presence of shared sculptural motifs like the lotus can be observed in both Mauryan and Achaemenid pillars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Announcements:<\/strong> The concept of engraving proclamations (pertaining to Buddhist teachings and court decrees) onto pillars, as practiced by the Mauryan Empire, draws inspiration from Persian pillar inscriptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Shift in Perspective:<\/strong> The inscriptions of both empires initiate in the third person and subsequently transition to the first person.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_with_Persian_Achamenian_Pillars\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Differences with Persian (Achamenian) Pillars<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>The Capital Figure:<\/strong> The elaborate capital figures seen in Persepolis pillars are absent in the Mauryan pillars of the Kumhrar hall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Shape and Decoration:<\/strong> The shape of the Mauryan lotus differs from that of the Persian pillars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Pillar Surface: While most Persian pillars exhibit a fluted or ridged surface, Mauryan pillars have a smooth surface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Architectural Design:<\/strong> Achaemenid pillars are typically incorporated into larger architectural schemes, often being complex and intricate. In contrast, Ashokan pillars are simple, freestanding structures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Shaft:<\/strong> Unlike the Mauryan shafts, which are constructed from a single piece of stone (monolith), Persian or Achaemenid shafts consist of separate segments of stones stacked on top of one another.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STUPAS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>STUPAS <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Stupas, which were prevalent in India since the Vedic period, were burial mounds with a significant architectural presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Architectural Structure:<\/strong> Stupas feature a cylindrical drum, a circular &#8220;<strong>anda,&#8221; a &#8220;harmika,&#8221;<\/strong> and a <strong>&#8220;chhatra&#8221;<\/strong> atop.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Anda:<\/strong> The hemispherical mound symbolizes the dirt mound used to cover Buddha&#8217;s remains, with many stupas containing actual relics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Harmika:<\/strong> This refers to the square railing positioned at the top of the mound.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Chhatra:<\/strong> The central pillar supports a triple-umbrella structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Materials Utilized:<\/strong> The stupa&#8217;s core was constructed using unburnt bricks, while the outer surface consisted of burnt bricks, covered by a substantial layer of plaster. The toran and medhi were adorned with wooden sculptures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh stands out as the most renowned of Ashokan stupas. The oldest one is the Piprahwa Stupa in Uttar Pradesh. Stupas built post-Buddha&#8217;s demise include Rajagriha, Vaishali, Kapilavastu, Allakappa, Ramagrama, Vethapida, Pava, Kushinagar, and Pippalivana. An example from Bairat, Rajasthan, showcases a grand stupa featuring a circular mound and a pathway for circumambulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iK0z9SMsif4\" width=\"350\" height=\"196\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jq9ehFhlnWc\" width=\"350\" height=\"196\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">To master these intricacies and fare well in the <strong>Sociology Optional Syllabus<\/strong>, aspiring sociologists might benefit from guidance by the <strong>Best Sociology Optional Teacher<\/strong> and participation in the <strong>Best Sociology Optional Coaching<\/strong>. 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