Gandhara School of Art was established during the Kushan era under the reign of Kanishka. It was the first to sculpturally represent the Buddha in human form man-God. The art style the Gandhara School was the combination of Indian and Greek features. It is also known as Greek-Roman School of Art.
Gandhara school of art is also known as the Greek- Roman school of Art. The depiction of Buddha as Man-God influenced from Greek Mythology. Tritons, Garlands and Vine Scrolls use was inspired from Classical Roman Art.
Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore was built by Chola' King Raja Raj Chola. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also known as Raja Rajeswara Temple and Peruvudayar temple. This temple is a part of the UNESCO world Heritage site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples".
Uttaramerur is a town in Kanchipuram (TamilNadu). Uttaramerur inscription dates back to 920 AD during the reign of Prantaka Chola. It describes the functioning of village assembly 1000 years ago. The village had refined electoral system and written constitution.
The Aihole inscription were written by the court poet and minister Ravi Kirti of Chalukyan king Pulakesin-II. It tells about achievements of Pulakesin and his victory over Harshavardha. It is written in Sanskrit language using old Kannada script.
Sanchi Stupa - (Madhya Pradesh) oldest stone structure of India. Barhut Stupa - Madhya Pradesh its railings are the earliest railings to have survived. Dhamekh Stupa - Sarnath (U.P.) it is where Buddha preached the Dharmachakrapravartana for the first time. Exam: (SSC CGL 2014)
The land measures of second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in Thalavaipuram Copper plates which date back to 1018 and 1054 AD. It also mentions about Tsunami
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