Mauryan Art and Architecture (Explained) | Art & Culture for UPSC/IAS Prelims & Mains 2022-2023

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The following concepts are covered in the session:
1. Introduction (00:00)
2. Achaemenid pillars (01:30)
3. Purpose of Achaemenid pillars (04:18)
4. Differences between the Asokan Pillar and the Achaemenian Pillar (04:48)
5. Structure of Mauryan Pillar (12:28)
6. Components of Mauryan Pillar (20:48)

In this BYJU’S IAS knowledge series, some important aspects of Mauryan art and architecture, characteristics of Mauryan architecture, some famous art and architecture of the Mauryan empire and monuments of the Mauryan empire are also discussed.

Erection of pillars was common in the Achaemenid Empire.

Mauryan pillars are different from the Achaemenid pillars. The Achaemenid pillars were constructed in pieces, whereas the Mauryan pillars were rock-cut- Monolithic.

The main objective of the Mauryan art and architecture was to disseminate the Buddhist ideology and court orders in the entire Mauryan empire.

There are four main components of the structure built during the Mauryan Empire.

Shaft: A long shaft formed the base and was made up of a single piece of stone or monolith.
Lower capital (Bell): On top of the shaft lay the abacus, which was either lotus-shaped or bell-shaped.
Middle Capital (Abacus): Above the bell was a circular or rectangular base known as the abacus.
Capital Figure: All the capital figures (animals like a bull, lion, elephant, etc.) are vigorous and carved, standing on a square or circular abacus.

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