WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The Ramayana and Mahabharata were finalised during the Gupta period. Puranas, smritis and dharmashastra literature developed during the gupta period. This is when the Yajnavalkyasmriti was written, which is almost considered the Guptas’ official legal book.

Detailed explanation-2: -Puranas, Smritis and Dharmashashtra literature was developed in the Gupta period. Yajnavalkyasmriti, which is almost regarded as the official law book of Guptas, was composed in this era. Naradasmriti was also written during the Gupta period.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sanskrit literature reached its climax in the Gupta period. This era is known for equal writing of prose and poetry. Sanskrit became the Lingua franca of India. Final editing of the Ramayana and Mahabharata took place in Gupta Period.