INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

GUPTA PERIOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Gupta period is considered as the ‘Golden Age of India’ which of the following statement is true regarding this-
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 4
C
1, 2 and 3
D
All of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The period of Gupta rule between 300 and 600 CE has been called the Golden Age of India for its advances in science and emphasis on classical Indian art and literature. Gupta rulers acquired much of the land previously held by the Mauryan Empire, and peace and trade flourished under their rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Gupta period was called as the golden age of India because of the scientific and artistic endeavours that took place in this period.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gupta period witnessed a tremendous progress in the field of art, science and literature and on account of this it has been called “a golden age”. Kalidas, Basha, Sudraka, Vishakhadatta, Amarsimha, etc made great contribution in the literature. Gupta period marks the beginning of Indian temple architecture.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Gupta period saw the production of many sculptures in terracotta of very fine quality, and they are similar in style across the empire, to an even greater extent than the stone sculpture.

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