Question

Why was Mathura An Important Settlement?

Expectations of answer:
1.Should be more than 20 long sentences.
2.Must include the Mathura School of arts.
3.It must be long

Answer 1

Explanation:

Must include the Mathura School of arts.

Answer 2

Mathura was an important settlement for more than 2500 years because it was located at the crossroads of two major routes of travel and trade—from the northwest to the east and from the north to the south. There were fortifications around the city and several shrines.