Shunga Dynasty 🔥👍✅/Part-4/History Classes /For CPET2026 and UGC NET JRF / Brajatutorials

Описание: Shunga Dynasty 🔥👍✅/Part-4/History Classes /For CPET2026 and UGC NET JRF / Brajatutorials

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The video discusses the Shunga Dynasty as part of a history class, primarily for CPET2026 and UGC NET JRF exams (0:00). It begins by revisiting the Kushan Dynasty and then delves into the Gandhara and Mathura Schools of Art (1:05), followed by an in-depth look at the Shunga Dynasty (13:05).

Here's a breakdown of the key topics:

Gandhara and Mathura Schools of Art (1:05-9:56):
Gandhara Style Art (1:40): Developed during the Kushan period, its major centers included Bumiyan, Swat Valley, Nagarharo, Taxila, Kapisa, and Hudda (2:39). It primarily used dark slate-colored stone, and the Buddha's face in this art resembled the Greek god Apollo (4:01). The "halo" or prabhamandal around the Buddha's figure was introduced during the Kushan period (4:45).
Mathura Style Art (6:33): The first Buddha statues were created in this style (6:36). It incorporated figures from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism (6:50) and emphasized spirituality and emotion (7:12). It reached its peak during the Gupta period (7:36) and utilized red sand stone (8:08).
Literary and Scientific Developments (10:04-13:02):
Sanskrit literature was patronized by foreign princes (10:08). Notable works like Buddha Charita and Saundarananda by Ashwaghosha were highlighted (10:25).
The Greeks introduced the use of coins (Yavanika) which led to the development of Indian theater (11:17).
In science and technology, Indian astrology and astronomy were influenced by Greek ideas (11:39), with terms like Horoscope derived from Greek (11:47).
Medicine, botany, and chemistry were covered by Charak and Sushruta, with Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita being key texts (12:13). Glass-making technology also saw development (12:50).
Shunga Dynasty (13:05-35:12):
Establishment (13:19): Founded by Pushyamitra Shunga (13:54), who assassinated the last Mauryan emperor, Brihadratha, in 185 BCE (14:11). The dynasty's period was 185 BCE to 75 BCE (13:41).
Kings (14:25): The Puranas mention ten kings, including Pushyamitra Shunga, Agnimitra, Sujyeshtha, Vasujyeshtha, Vasumitra, Andraka, Pulindaka, Ghosh, Vajramitra, and Bhagabhadra. The last ruler was Devabhuti (15:52).
Pushyamitra Shunga (16:15): He re-established Vedic religion, leading to the "Era of Vedic Renaissance" (18:00). According to Divyavadana, he destroyed 84,000 Buddhist stupas built by Ashoka (18:44). He also performed two Ashwamedh Yagyas (19:30), with the famous grammarian Patanjali as the priest (19:51).
Yavana Invasions (21:59): Mentioned in Gargi Samhita and Patanjali's writings, these invasions involved Yavanas (Greeks) attacking Saketa, Panchala, and Mathura (22:10). Most scholars identified the invader as Demostus (23:31).
Cultural Development (30:36): The capital was Pataliputra or Vidisha (30:44). Sanskrit language was revived with contributions from Patanjali and Panini's Ashtadhyayi (31:03). The Manusmriti was also composed during this period (31:35).
Stupa Art (33:14): Stone was used in the construction of stupas (33:24), with examples at Sanchi, Barhut, and Bodh Gaya (33:41).
Kanva Dynasty (35:12):
Foundation (35:14): Founded by Vasudeva (35:25), who was the Prime Minister of the last Shunga king, Devabhuti (29:46). Vasudeva assassinated Devabhuti and established the Kanva Dynasty (30:02).
Rulers (35:33): Vasudeva, Bhumimitra, Narayana, and Susharman (35:33).
End of Dynasty (36:45): The Kanva Dynasty ended with the death of Susharman, leading to the rise of the Satavahana Dynasty (36:45).

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