how many statue of headless statue of kansika are found in Mathura
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Kanishka’s head — one of the several unsolved problems in Indian history. I hesitate in calling it a ‘mystery’ because there is no mysterious element or secrecy as such. So if you are expecting something sensational, you might be disappointed. The problem is a very simple one, and is most probably due to missing links and lost history. Some day someone may find valuable information that would bring the missing pieces together and complete the picture. Till then, we would have to wait.
Who was Kanishka?
During the period between the decline of Mauryan empire and the rise of Gupta empire, several dynasties came into existence in north India e.g., Indo-Greek, Saka, Parthian and Kushan. Kanishka was the most powerful emperor of the Kushan dynasty and one of the most eminent personalities in Indian history. In addition to being a strong warrior and capable ruler, he was also a patron of art and literature. He provided patronage to surgeon Charak, and brought Sanskrit scholar Asvaghosh to his capital. Ram Sharan Sharma attributes his significance in Indian history to his two major contributions — first, he started the Saka era in 78 AD, the one used by the Government of India; second, he encouraged Buddhism.
The headless statue at Mathura
A statue of Kanishka was found in the village Mat, near Mathura by Pandit Radha Krishna in 1911. At first glance, the statue appears very ordinary without much details which are usually present in Indian art. However, it is interesting to note that nearly every scholar of ancient Indian history has commented on this piece of art. According to Romila Thapar, the statue represents “the king as an impressive figure in boots and coat.” The boots and the coat are mentioned in most of the commentaries on this sculpture. For example, Edith Tömöry notes that they were inappropriate to the hot climate of Mathura and were most probably brought from their native place and worn during ceremonies. Regarding his dress, Edith Tömöry says “. . . folds of the garment are represented in a primitive way by undulating lines incised on the tunic and by straight radiating lines on the mantle.” She also notes that the statue has an “impression of power and authority.” Indeed!
There are other features in addition to the boots and the coat. A.L. Basham draws our attention to his “grasping in one hand a sword and in the other its sheath, the king stands with legs apart, in an attitude of authority.”
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I think It will 10 statues