UPSC CAPF AC 2021 Paper

In the Mathura School of Art, Buddha's images are largely carved in 'Abhaya Mudra'.
The Abhayamudra (gesture of fearlessness)represents protections, peace, benevolence and the dispelling of fear. The Mathura School of Art is purely indigenous style. Mathura art developed during post Mauryan period and reached its peak during the Gupta Period (325 to 600 AD).