The flourishing of various art forms during the Kushana period reflects the rich and diverse cultural landscape of the time. What insights does this provide into the socio-cultural aspects of that era?

1. Art of sculpture making (Mathura & Gandhara school) → Highlight blending of Indo-Greek-Romanian Tradition

2. Stupa → Based on Mahayan Tradition

→ Highlight aesthetic thinking and ingenuity of the phase

1. Coin Art → Blending of Hinduism and Buddhist tradition

Eg: Rudra coins of Kujul Kadphise

1. Art of painting → Blending of local tradition into the royal art.

2. Inscriptional Art (Eg) - Inscription mentioning Kushana geneology.

Insights on socio-cultural Aspect

1. Highlight prevalent practices during the time (Eg) - Idol worship in some coins of Kushana

2. Display of Tolerance & Acceptance → Kushana were gradually indianised & accepted local culture

3. Display of Technological progress → use of grey sandstone in Gandhara school

4. Shows us about their customs and tradition (Eg) - sword carrying tradition

5. Dressing Habits (Eg) - Kushana kings wearing long coat & cap.

6. Religious Belief (Eg) - consecration of Mahayana Buddhism - stupa