Ikshvakus Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Ikshvakus intro
A
220-300 AD
Shantamula(founder)
Vijayapuri(capital)
2
Q
Ikshvakus Buddhist centres
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GNT
Gajulabanda
Nelakondapalli
Tummalagudem
3
Q
Ikshvaku queen Srimala
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wrote ‘The Lion’s Roar’. Advanced idea of female Buddhas
4
Q
Ikshvaku architecture
A
First builders of Hindu temples in S.Ind
eg. Sarvadeva temple, Yeleswaram
Nagarjunakonda temples as per Agama sastras
Sculptures
Santamula’s memorial pillar
Virapurushadatta’s embrace of Buddhism
erotic sculp
Nelakondapalli->metal statues of Buddha
Amphitheatre
Multi-tiered playground
5
Q
Ikshvaku unique
A
Only amphitheatre ever found in ancient Ind
6
Q
Ikshvaku literature(2)
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Chittasuddhi Prakaranam by Aryadeva
Lion’s roar by Queen Srimala
