Q.1 Gandharan images represent the influence of the presence of Hellenistic colonies and the large-scale trade and exchange that occurred in this cultural crossroads. Comment.

Mentor’s comment-

In the intro, mention the present location that roughly constituted the Gandhara region.
The body mention various factors that influenced the art form such as Hellenistic realism, influenced by Persian, Scythian, and Parthian models which was the result of cultural assimilation.
Conclude by mentioning that how understanding the evolution of art form help in broadening our understanding of history.