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Cultural Heritage of India: Sculpture and Architecture

Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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Basic Concepts and Definitions

  • Sculpture is the art of carving figures or designs with facial expressions using chisel and hammer
  • Architecture (Vastu in Sanskrit) is the art of construction including buildings, temples, forts, and towns
  • Indian architecture demonstrates advanced planning, engineering skills, and artistic excellence
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Ancient Indian Town Planning

  • Towns were divided into three sections: Citadel (rulers' fort), upper town (officers), lower town (common people)
  • Harappa and Mohenjo-daro had the best town planning in ancient world
  • Advanced drainage system, wide roads, public baths, and systematic house construction
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Major Harappan Sites

  • Mohenjo-daro: Best town planning, 9.75m wide roads, advanced drainage, public baths
  • Harappa: First discovered site, systematic granaries and forts
  • Dholavira: White-painted walls, strong fortification, water purification system
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Mauryan Art and Architecture

  • Stupas: Oval-shaped structures containing Buddha's relics
  • Five famous Ashoka stupas: Sanchi, Sarnath, Bharat, Nandangadh, Devanimori
  • Pillars with inscriptions in Brahmi script

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Sculpture is the art of shapingAncient Indian cities like HarappaStupas are ovalIndian temples feature Garbha Gruh (sanctum)Rock

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