Mathuran art and culture reached its zenith under the Kushan dynasty which had Mathura as one of their capitals, the other being Purushapura (Peshawar).
Arti dhe kultura mathurase arritën kulmin nën Dinastinë Kushane që e kishte Mathuran një nga kryeqytetet e tyre, ndërsa tjetri ishte Purushapura (Peshavari).