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What is the significance of maritime networks in shaping India’s cultural history? Discuss cultural diffusion through trade. Explain its influence on art motifs, religious ideas, and material culture.

Topic: Art and culture Q2. What is the significance of maritime networks in shaping India’s cultural history? Discuss cultural diffusion through trade. Explain its influence on art motifs, religious ideas, and material culture. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Maritime networks were central to India’s long-distance cultural contacts, culture through the …

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Legacy of Chola

Syllabus: History Source:  TH Context: Prime Minister of India during the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola I at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, highlighted the Chola dynasty’s contributions to India’s maritime strength, democratic systems, and cultural unity. He announced statues of Rajendra and Rajaraja Chola and launched a commemorative coin. About Legacy of Chola: Who Were the Cholas? …

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Rajendra Chola I

Source:  IE  Context: India is commemorating 1,000 years of Rajendra Chola I’s Southeast Asian expedition through cultural events and heritage projects. About Rajendra Chola I: Who he was? Rajendra Chola I (1014–1044 CE) was the most powerful emperor of the Chola dynasty, succeeding his father Rajaraja Chola I. He expanded the Chola Empire from South …

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