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Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture
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What are Jataka stories in the context of Buddhist art?
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Jataka stories are narratives about the previous lives of the Buddha, in both human and animal form. They were frequently depicted on stupa railings and gateways, like at Bharhut and Sanchi, to illustrate virtues.
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