Traces of Buddhist architecture in Gupta and post-Gupta Bengal: evidence from inscriptions and literature
This article was published in the Journal of Eurasian Studies [© 2015 Mikes International] and the definite version is available at : http://www.federatio.org/joes/EurasianStudies_0315.pdf The article website is at: http://www.federatio.org/joes.html
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10361-62522019-09-30T03:10:18Z Traces of Buddhist architecture in Gupta and post-Gupta Bengal: evidence from inscriptions and literature Reza, Mohammad Habib Bandyopadhyay,Soumyen Mowla, Azizul Architecture Inscriptions Literary studies Buddhist architecture Bengal This article was published in the Journal of Eurasian Studies [© 2015 Mikes International] and the definite version is available at : http://www.federatio.org/joes/EurasianStudies_0315.pdf The article website is at: http://www.federatio.org/joes.html This paper discusses the development of Buddhism in Bengal during the Gupta period and their traces in architecture found during the Gupta and post-Gupta periods by considering references made in inscriptions and literature from the period To do so, religious history of the pre-Gupta, Gupta and post-Gupta periods have been reviewed in the light of the development of Buddhism in Bengal and the related regions. Most probably Bengal came in touch with Buddhism during Buddha’s lifetime (c. 563 to 483 BCE). During the time between Buddha and Asoka (ruled 269 to 232 BCE) Buddhism became firmly rooted at the heart of this region so much so that hostile attitudes of some later dynasties could not wipe it out of Bengal. Tolerant outlook of local and regional Brahmin kings during the Guptas allowed Buddhism to flourish which was further boosted in the post-Gupta period by devout followers like the emperor, Harsavardhana, Devakhadga and his son Rajabhata. They supported Buddhist practices in the Samatata area of Bengal. Further, Deva kings enormously contributed towards Buddhist monasteries. Published 2016-08-30T05:06:49Z 2016-08-30T05:06:49Z 2015 Article Reza, M. H., Bandyopadhyay, S., & Mowla, A. (2015). Traces of Buddhist architecture in Gupta and post-Gupta Bengal: evidence from inscriptions and literature. Journal of Eurasian Studies, VII(03), 8–19. Retrieved from http://www.federatio.org/joes.html 1877-4199 http://hdl.handle.net/10361/6252 en http://www.federatio.org/joes.html application/pdf © Mikes International |
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This article was published in the Journal of Eurasian Studies [© 2015 Mikes International] and the definite version is available at : http://www.federatio.org/joes/EurasianStudies_0315.pdf The article website is at: http://www.federatio.org/joes.html |
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Reza, Mohammad Habib Bandyopadhyay,Soumyen Mowla, Azizul |
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Traces of Buddhist architecture in Gupta and post-Gupta Bengal: evidence from inscriptions and literature |
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Traces of Buddhist architecture in Gupta and post-Gupta Bengal: evidence from inscriptions and literature |
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Traces of Buddhist architecture in Gupta and post-Gupta Bengal: evidence from inscriptions and literature |
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Traces of Buddhist architecture in Gupta and post-Gupta Bengal: evidence from inscriptions and literature |
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Traces of Buddhist architecture in Gupta and post-Gupta Bengal: evidence from inscriptions and literature |
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