The fall of the imperial Kushanas in 176 A.D. signalled for a dark age in ancient Indian history. For more than a century, India suffered from political disunity and disintegration. No powerful empire rose during that period. A number of small monarchical as well as republican states rose in various parts of eastern, northern and north-western India. Among the monarchical [...]
Mathura was one of the most ancient places of India. It was noted for the holy legends associated with its name. It was also a sacred place for the followers of Jainism. From earlier times, the architects and sculptors of that place earned fame for artistic works on stones. During the post-Mauryan era, they constructed smaller statues, pillars and railings [...]
History has recognized Kanishka as one of the greatest monarchs of ancient India. As a conqueror, an empire-builder, a patron of Buddhism, and a promoter of culture, Kanishka played an important role to earn that distinction. Though of foreign origin, Kanishka became an Indian in very sense of the term. Even though he ruled over vast territories outside India, he [...]