Question

Why is the gupta dynety known as the golden age of india

Answer 1

Gupta dynasty is known as the golden age of India because it was marked by extensive inventions and great discoveries in the field of science ,technology, arts,astronomy, literature, religion and philosophy

Answer 2

The epics like Ramayana,Mahabharatha, 18 Puranas and Panchathanthiras were compiled during Gupta's period. They patronized Sanskrit scholars like Kalidasa, Pasar and Visagathatha. Sanskrit was the official language. They built small temples for Gods and Goddess like Vishnu, Shivaand Durga. The Ajanta cave paintings and sculptures belonged to the Gupta age.The famous astrologer and mathematician, Aryabhatta, Varahamihira, the famous physicians Saragar, Susurudar and Dhanvantari belonged to the Gupta age. The iron pillar at Mehrauli which is 1500 years old is a specimen of the art of metallurgy that flourished during the Gupta age. Nalanda University was founded by Kumara Gupta. Caste system was worse. The sacrifices which were banned during the period of Ashoka revived. They worshipped Shiva, Sakthi, Vishnu, Kumaran (Murugan) and temples were built for Hindu Gods. Gupta period was considered the Golden Age.