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The Most Important Periods in Indian Sculpture and Carving
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Which period is considered the first major phase in the development of Indian sculpture and carving?
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Maurya period
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The Maurya period (322-185 BCE) is considered the first major phase in the development of Indian sculpture and carving. During this period, the Mauryan Empire expanded across much of the Indian subcontinent, and the construction of monumental stone structures, such as the pillars of Ashoka, led to the development of a distinct style of sculpture and carving.