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(i) Mathura has been an important settlement for more than 2500 years. It was important because it was located at the crossroads of two major routes of travel and trade ? from the North-West to the East and from North to South. (ii) Mathura was also a centre where some extremely fine sculptures were produced. (iii) Around 2000 years ago, Mathura became the second capital of the Kushanas. (iv) Mathura was also a religious centre ? there were Buddhist monasteries, Jain shrines and it was an important centre for the worship of Lord Krishna.
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