Post-Mauryan and Gupta Eras (c. 2nd Century BCE–6th Century CE)
Dancers wear a distinctive barrel-shaped stiff skirt called a Kumil .
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Indian theatre spans classical Sanskrit productions, vibrant regional folk dramas, and contemporary modern plays. Classical Sanskrit Theatre Adheres strictly to the guidelines of the Natya Shastra . Post-Mauryan and Gupta Eras (c
Sub-divided into Mewar, Bundi, and Kishangarh (famous for the Bani Thani painting). These focused on Hindu mythology, especially the Radha-Krishna romance.
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Solid instruments requiring striking, playing without tuning (e.g., Manjira, Ghatam).