Guptas introduction
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The Gupta period in India is considered a Golden Age due to evidence of advancements in literature, art, science, and economic prosperity. Several important literary works were edited including the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The poet Kalidasa composed famous works. Archaeological findings also support this, including copper plate inscriptions, a famous iron pillar, and coins depicting rulers and cultural symbols that indicate a unified empire and developed economy under the Gupta kings, the most prominent being Samudra Gupta and Chandragupta II.
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Guptas introduction
- 2. Why Gupta period is called Golden Age? & Proof’s • Madhuban copper plate • Sonipat copper plate • Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription • Prayag Inscription (Allahabad Pillar) • Bhitari Single Pillar Inscription • Gold Coin(King and Queen images) • Silver Coin (Veena Images) • Final Editing of Ramayana & Mahabaratha done • Kalidasa (Meghaduta, Raghuvamsa, Kumarasambhava ) • Vishakhadatta (Mudraraksasa) Literature Coins Copper Plates Inscription
- 3. Sri Gupta • Founder 1. Chandra Gupta 1 2. Samudra Gupta 3. Chandra Gupta 2 4. Kumara Gupta • Important Ruler’s Vishnu Gupta • Last Ruler Hierarchy