Sculpting a New Era: Post-Mauryan Art and its Enduring Charm 1400 Words The 200 BCE-300 CE was one of the most vital eras that Indian art underwent. Post the Mauryan decline, it had changed hands among different sets of dynasties; among them the Shungas, the Satavahanas, the Kushans, and the Western Kshatrapas held sway. All … Read more
Harappan Artistry: Unveiling the Creative Soul of the Indus Valley Between 3300 and 1300 BCE The Indus Valley Civilization was a very early urban civilization of the world, dating between 3300 and 1300 BCE. It flourished there for over three thousand years in present-day Pakistan and northwest India. Known after the city of Harappa, this … Read more
The Marvels of Mughal Art: An Impression of the Vast and Rich Artistic Patrimony of India 16th and 18th CE Introduction Mughal Art is perhaps one of the most intricate and stunning forms of art ever produced in India and Islamic civilization, and it bloomed between the 16th and 18th century under the auspices of … Read more
The Golden Age of Gupta Art: A Rich Legacy of Ancient Indian Genius 320 to 550 CE Gupta Era and the Cultural Flourishing The Gupta Empire is characterised by the most magnificent scientific, literary, philosophical, and artistic progressions. The art of this era was termed a “Golden Age” where there was perfect harmony between technical … Read more
Akbar: The Radiant Emperor Who Forged Unity in Diversity (1556 to 1605) Introduction Akbar was the third Mughal ruler of India, who ruled from 1556 to 1605. He is known for his military conquests, for his administrative reforms, and, above all, for his religious policies that established an unprecedented level of tolerance in the time … Read more