What are some examples of Mauryan Art and Architecture?

The most important Mauryan sculpture is none other than the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India's National Emblem. Sanchi Stupa built under the commission of King Ashoka is another important example. Along with Pillars and Stupas, some temples were also built by Mauryas. read more

Classification: The Mauryan period art and architecture, except that of the relics of the palace of Chandragupta Maurya at Pataliputra, is mainly Asokan. It can be classified into Stupas, Pillars, Caves, Palaces and Pottery. read more

Sanchi Stupa built under the commission of King Ashoka is another important example. Along with Pillars and Stupas, some temples were also built by Mauryas. Among them Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is most famous one. The sacred Bodhi tree is near to it. Along with all this, Mauryan art can be traced on some old potteries, coins and paintings. read more

MAURYAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE. The origins of monumental stone sculpture and architecture in the Indian subcontinent go back to the Harappan civilisation. 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. read more