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The 'Gandhara' school of art, which combined Indian and Greek styles, reached its peak during which dynasty?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mauryan Dynasty
  2. Gupta Dynasty
  3. Kushan Dynasty
  4. Satavahana Dynasty

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kushan Dynasty

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Kushan Dynasty šŸ“š Explanation: The Gandhara school of art flourished in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent during the reign of the Kushan emperors, especially Kanishka. It is famous for its Greco-Buddhist style, where Buddhist themes were depicted using Greek artistic techniques. The Buddha was often portrayed with features resembling the Greek god Apollo.