Mauryan Period Flashcards
Buddhism and Jainism were part of the
Shraman Tradition
Buddhism and Jainism became popular as they opposed ____ of the Hindu religion.
Varna and Jati systems
Asoka patronised the _____ tradition in the 3rd Century BC.
Shraman
In the Mauryan period, worship of ____ was prevalent.
Yakshas and Mother Goddess
____ form of worship existed in the Mauryan period.
Simple
____ was very popular before and after the advent of Buddhism and it was assimilated into Buddhism and Jainism.
Yakshas worship
Construction of ______ as part of the monastic establishments became part of the Buddhist tradition.
Viharas and Stupas
What were the principle types of art found in Mauryan period?
stupas, viharas, stone pillars, rock cut caves, monumental figure sculptures
How did the Mauryan pillars differ from the Achamenian pillars?
Mauryan pillars were rock-cut pillars. Achamenian pillars were constructed in pieces by a mason.
The top portion of Mauryan stone pillars was carved with capital figures like
the bull, the lion, elephant etc
____ are decorated stylised lotuses.
Abacuses
Existing pillars with capital figures were found at?
Basarah-Bakhira, Lauriya-Nandagarh, Rampurva, Sankisa and Sarnath
The Lion capital at Sarnath symbolises
Dhammachakrapravartana or the first sermon by Buddha
Popularity of Yaksha worship can be gauged by?
the monumental images of Yaksha, yakhini and animals found in different parts of India
Large statues of Yakshas and Yakhinis are found at
Patna, Vidisha and Mathura
The monumental Yaksha images are mostly in ___ position.
standing
The distinguishing element in all the monumental Yaksha images is
their polished surface
One of the finest examples of the monumental Yaksha images is
Yakshi figure at Didargunj, Patna.
A monumental rock-cut elephant is found at
Dhauli in Orissa
Lomus Rishi cave is a
rock-cut cave
Lomus Rishi cave is located at
Barabar Hills near Gaya in Bihar
The facade of the Lomus Rishi cave is decorated with
semicircular chaitya arch as the entrance
At the Lomus Rishi cave, the _____ carved in high relief on the chaitya arch shows considerable movement.
elephant frieze
The interior hall of the Lomus Rishi cave is
rectangular
A ____ is present at the back of the Lomus Rishi cave.
Circular Chamber
The Lomus Rishi cave was patronised by ______ for _____.
Asoka, Ajivika sect.
The stupas were constructed over
the relics of Buddha
List the places where Buddhist stupas are found.
Rajagraha, Vaishali, Kapilavastu, Allakappa, Ramagrama, Vethadipa, Pava, Kushinagar, Pippalvina
Stupa, Viharas and Chaitya are part of
Buddhist and Jaina monastic complexes
Where is a stupa found in Rajasthan.
Bairat
The great stupa at Sanchi was built with ____ during Asoka’s reign
bricks
Pattern of patronage was
collective
Patrons ranged from
lay devotees to gahapatis and Kings
List the names of artists mentioned in Inscriptions.
Kanga at Pitalkhora and Balaka at Kondane caves
List the parts of a stupa
a cylindrical drum, a cylindrical anda, a harmika and chhatra on the top
During the early phase of Buddhism, Buddha is depicted
symbolically through footprints, stupas, lotus throne, chakra etc.
The events from the life of Buddha, the Jataka stories were depicted on
the railings and torans of the stupas
List the types of narrative used in the pictorial tradition
Synoptic, Continuous and Episodic
____ became an important theme in all Buddhist monuments.
Events from the life of Buddha, and Jataka stories
The Jataka stories became important for?
sculptural decorations
List the main events associated with the life of Buddha.
birth, renunciation, enlightenment, Dhammachakrapravartana and mahaparinibbana(death)
List the Jataka stories that are frequently depicted.
Chhadanta, Vidurpundita, Ruru, Sibi, Vessantara, Shama
The Lion capital at Sarnath was built
in commemoration of the historical event of the first sermon by the Buddha
The lion capital at Sarnath was built by
Asoka
List the parts of the Lion Capital at Sarnath.
shaft, lotus bell base, drum on the bell base with four animals proceeding clockwise, four addorsed lions, Dhammachakra
The crowning element, the Dhammachakra is
lying in a broken condition
____ has been adopted as the National Emblem of India.
The capital without the crowning wheel and the lotus base
List the animals depicted in the abacus of the Lion Capital at Sarnath.
Bull, horse, elephant and a lion
The circular abacus is supported by an
inverted lotus capital
A lion capital in a dilapidated condition has been found at
Sanchi
The Yakshini at Didargunj, Patna holds a _____ in its _____ hand.
chauri or flywhisk, right
