WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Chandragupta I was the founder of the Gupta Empire and Skandagupta was the last ruler of the empire. Complete answer: (i) The Gupta age is called the Golden Age of Indian history because art, culture and literature flourished in this period. (ii) Gupta rulers were patrons of art and literature.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -This period became known as the Golden Age of India because it was marked by extensive inventions and discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion, and philosophy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Economy: Golden Age of India According to Chinese traveller Fa-hien Magadh, the power centre of Gupta empire was full of cities and its rich people. In ancient India, the Guptas issued the largest number of gold coins which were called ‘dinaras’ in their inscriptions.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to the historical records, Chandragupta II was a strong, vigorous ruler and well qualified to govern and extend the Gupta Empire. He ruled the Gupta Empire from 375 to 415 C.E. when the kingdom achieved its zenith, often known as the Golden Age of India.

Detailed explanation-6: -The reign of Shah Jahan, the fifth emperor, between 1628–58 was the golden age of Mughal architecture. He erected several large monuments, the best known of which is the Taj Mahal at Agra, as well as the Moti Masjid, Agra, the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, Delhi, and the Lahore Fort.