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During the reign of which dynasty did the Gandhara School of Art flourish?

  1. Kushanas

  2. Guptas

  3. Mauryas

  4. Rashtrakutas
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The Gandhara School of Art, known for its Greco-Buddhist style, flourished primarily during the reign of the Kushana dynasty, especially under King Kanishka. This school is famous for its realistic depictions of the Buddha influenced by Hellenistic styles. The Guptas and Mauryas had distinct artistic styles of their own, such as the Mathura and Sarnath schools.

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