The next phase of cultural development at Sanchi stupa-1, Mathura and Vengi in Andhra Pradesh is noteworthy in the stylistic progression. With the rise in the construction of stupas in various parts of the country, regional stylistic variations also began to emerge. Such Jataka stories became part of stupa decoration. On the other hand, the depiction of a Jataka story is very simple – narrated by clubbing the events according to the geographical location of the story like the depiction of Ruru Jataka where the Bodhisattva deer rescuing a man on his back. The queen is reclining on the bed, whereas an elephant is shown on the top heading towards the womb of the queen Mayadevi. 
One such narrative shows Queen Mahamaya/Mayadevi’s (mother of Siddhartha Gautama) dream. Narrative reliefs at Barhut show how artisans used the pictorial language very effectively to communicate stories. Availability of space is utilized to the maximum by the sculptors. Narrative panels are shown with fewer characters, but as the time progress, apart from the main character in the story, others have also started appearing in the picture space. Relief panels are depicted by narratives and clarity in the narratives are enhanced by selecting main events. Modelling of the sculpture volume is in low relief maintaining linearity. Barhut sculptures are tall like the images of Yaksha and Yakshini in the Mauryan period. 
Some of the finest sculptures of this period are found at Vidisha, Barhut (M.P), Bodhgaya (Bihar), Jaggaypetta (Andhra Pradesh), Mathura (UP), Khandagiri-Udayagiri (Odisha), Bhaja near Pune (Maharashtra). Places where important sculptures are seen The period also marked the rise of the main Brahmanical sects such as the Vaishnavas and Shaivas.From the second century BCE onwards, various rulers established their control over the vast Mauryan Empire: the Shungas, Kanvas, Kushanas and Guptas in the north and parts of central India the Satavahanas, Ikshavakus, Abhiras, Vatakas in southern and western India.You not only will learn the important facts related to Indian culture, but will also start to love the subject! Indian Architecture after the Mauryan Period Take the Clear IAS Exam UPSC prelims mock test on Indian culture.
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