Ancient India (Vana India) ppt esitlus
· 3,000 castes once existed · Breaking rules resulted in
in India. a transfer to a lower
class.
· Individuals could rarely
change castes.
· Both Hindu and Buddhist temples began flourishing
under Gupta rule.
· Once simply constructed meeting places, Hindu temples
became complex towers covered with intricate carvings.
· Buddhist temples were large and impressive, some
carved out of mountainsides.
· Buddhist stupas were built to house sacred objects from
the life of the Buddha. They were covered with detailed
carvings.
· Great artists were commissioned by rich and
powerful members of society.
· Paintings offered a perspective on the daily life and
religious belief of the ancient Indians; many of these
paintings could be found on the walls of temples.
· Indian sculptors carved columns, statues, and entire
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