Multiple choice

What was the most popular and typical pottery of the post-Mauryan period?

  1. Red ware

  2. Northern black polished ware

  3. Black and red ware

  4. Painted grey ware
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Explanation

Red ware pottery was the most characteristic and widespread pottery type during the post-Mauryan period, particularly associated with the Kushana era. It featured a distinctive red color and was widely used in northern India, especially in regions like Mathura.

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