Question

Following the decline of the Mauryan Empire in the 2nd century BCE, several regional dynasties rose to power in different parts of India. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the developments during this period?

• A. Only North India saw the emergence of new dynasties, while the South remained under Mauryan control.
• B. The period saw the rise of dynasties like the Shungas and Satavahanas, along with the development of distinct schools of sculpture such as Gandhara, Mathura, and Amaravati.
• C. The Gupta Empire was the only ruling dynasty across all regions of post-Mauryan India.
• D. Artistic development declined significantly after the Mauryan period.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The period saw the rise of dynasties like the Shungas and Satavahanas, along with the development of distinct schools of sculpture such as Gandhara, Mathura, and Amaravati.

After the decline of the Mauryan Empire in the 2nd century BCE, various dynasties rose to power across different regions that were once under Mauryan control. In North and Central India, rulers such as the Shungas, Kanvas, Kushanas, and Guptas emerged, while in South and Western India, the Satavahanas, Abhiras, Ikshvakus, and Vakatakas established their rule. During this period, three distinct schools of sculpture developed in different regions of India, each reflecting unique artistic styles and influences. They are Gandhara School, Mathura School and Amaravati School