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Q140 (NDA-I/2023) History & Culture › Ancient India Official Key

Near which one of the following cities in India have large statues of Kushana rulers been discovered ?

Explanation

Large statues of Kushana rulers were discovered at Mat, located near Mathura. These findings provide evidence of the Kushana practice of projecting themselves as divine or semi-divine figures to claim high status.

  • The Mat Shrine: Excavations at Mat revealed a devakula (royal gallery or dynastic shrine) containing colossal statues of Kushana emperors.
  • Key Discoveries: The most iconic find is the headless statue of Kanishka, identified by an inscription on his garment. Statues of Vima Kadphises and Chastana were also found here.
  • Ideology: By installing these statues in shrines, Kushana rulers adopted titles like Devaputra (Son of God), a practice likely influenced by Chinese traditions.
  • Artistic School: These statues are prime examples of the Mathura School of Art, typically carved from spotted red sandstone and characterized by powerful, stiff, and frontal poses.
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