why was the Mathura important during ancient time

Dear Student,

Mathura was one of the prominent urban centres during ancient times. The importance of this town can be understood with the following points:

• It was a political and administrative centre of Kushanas.
• It was a religious centre with large number of temples and monasteries.
• It was strategically placed on trade route, which added to its wealth.
• It was a centre for art and craft. This town was engaged in making world-class sculptures.

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