Question

What were the contributions of Mauryans to Art/Architecture .

Answer 1

1. Mauryas capital Pataliputra surrounded by forts

2. Many ‘stupa’ and pillars were erected.

3. Sanchi stupa is the biggest

4. Four headed lion of pillar is in Saranatha

5. Three rock cut caves at Barbar hill

6. His son Darsharatha built three more rocks cut caves at Nagaruni hills.