WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hinduism reinforced a strict social hierarchy called a caste system that made it nearly impossible for people to move outside of their social station. Emperors during the Gupta empire used Hinduism as a unifying religion and focused on Hinduism as a means for personal salvation.

Detailed explanation-2: -What role did religion play in influencing learning and the arts in Gupta India? Students were educated in Hindu and Buddhist schools that stressed ways of living based on their specific religion. The arts often depicted religious subjects and themes, including Hindu gods and Buddhist stories and legends.

Detailed explanation-3: -Education during Gupta age was given utmost importance. Holy places and capitals of kingdoms were the common centers of learning. Among the capitals, Pataliputra, Valabhi, Ujjain and Padmavati were famous centers of learning while Ayodhya, Mathura, Nasik and Kanchi were famous centers of education.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gupta rulers spread Hinduism in their empire through the building of temples and the promotion of Hindu writings and rituals. Widespread religious tolerance was encouraged for Buddhists and Jainists.