Golden Age of India

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Certain time periods have been named "golden ages" in Indian history, based on the achievements of Indians in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophy during those periods.

Ancient India[edit]

The Gupta Empire under Chandragupta II (ruled 375-415).

The period between the 4th and 6th centuries CE is known as the Golden Age of India because of the considerable achievements of Indians in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, science, religion and philosophy during the Gupta Empire. The decimal numeral system, including the concept of zero, was invented in India during this period.^[1] The peace and prosperity created under the leadership of the Guptas enabled the pursuit of scientific and artistic endeavors in India.^[2]^[3] The Golden Age of India came to an end when the Hunas invaded the Gupta Empire in the 6th century CE.

South India[edit]

Chola Empire under Rajendra Chola c. 1030 CE.

South India in the 10th and 11th century CE under the imperial Cholas is considered as another Golden Age.^[4] The period saw extensive achievements in Dravidian architecture, Tamil literature, sculpture and bronze working, quasi-democratic reforms, maritime conquests and trade.

References[edit]

↑ "THE GUPTA EMPIRE OF INDIA 320-720".
↑ Padma Sudhi. Gupta Art: A Study from Aesthetic and Canonical Norms. Galaxy Publications. p. 7-17.
↑ Lee Engfer (2002). India in Pictures. Twenty-First Century Books. ISBN 9780822503712.
↑ The First Spring Part 1: Life in the Golden Age of India. Penguin UK. 2014. p. 102. ISBN 9789351186458. The period of the 'imperial' Cholas was the golden age of South India.

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[1] "THE GUPTA EMPIRE OF INDIA 320-720".

[2] Padma Sudhi. Gupta Art: A Study from Aesthetic and Canonical Norms. Galaxy Publications. p. 7-17.

[3] Lee Engfer (2002). India in Pictures. Twenty-First Century Books. ISBN 9780822503712.

[4] The First Spring Part 1: Life in the Golden Age of India. Penguin UK. 2014. p. 102. ISBN 9789351186458. The period of the 'imperial' Cholas was the golden age of South India.

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