The Mauryan Empire had extensive contact with the Persian Empire, and Ashoka, in his efforts to promote Dharma, adopted and adapted artistic conventions that were prevalent in Persia, which had previously ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent.
The art of rock pillars with inscription and animal figures of Ashoka Maurya was influenced by
Asked in Protection Officer 2018 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Mauryan Art and Architecture (Pillars, Stupas, Caves, Palace))
More Ancient History of India questions
- Which of the following statements are true about Ashokan pillars? Select the correct answer from the codes given below- (a) They are fluted. (b) They have polished surfaces. (c) All of them bear inscriptions. (d) Shaft of pillars are monoliths.
- Sanchi stupa was said to be originally built by the following king of the Mauryan empire
- Which king built the Sanchi-Stupa in Bihar?
- Kautilya's Arthashastra is a book on
- Which one of the following was not a part of Kautilya's Saptanga Theory of the State ?
- Who among the following Indian thinkers first spoke of food-for-work programmes to counteract the effects of famines ?
- Consider the following pairs of High Offices and concerned Departments in the Mauryan Administration : 1. Samahartri : Chief Collector of Revenue 2. Dauvarika : Chief of Army 3. Akshapatala : Records-cum-Audit Officer 4. Samnidhatri : Treasurer Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
- The highest administrative officer during Ashoka regime was ______.