Indian Art consists of many various forms of art including paintings, caves, temples, and stupas. Advancements in Indian architecture advanced from wood to stone/brick to iron.
Using stone was not an indication of cultural advancement; instead it occurred during a period of decline. Constructors switched to stone because wood was becoming scarce, and they were also influenced by the wooden structures.
Stupas were burial mounds which contained relics of Buddha in a beautifully adorned crystal casket. Stupas also contained the ashes of Buddha. During the period between the Mauryans and the…
