Mathura sculpture making influenced by Jainism, Buddhism & Hinduism

Q.  In regards to sculpture making, which school/schools was/were influenced by all 3 religions – Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism?
- Published on 13 Aug 15

a. Gandhara
b. Amravati
c. Mathura
d. Both a and b

ANSWER: Mathura
 
Mathura school was indigenous and created sculptures of Mahavira, Shiva, Vishnu and his forms and Buddha seated in padmasan. Gandhara and Amravati were mainly influenced by Buddhism

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