Gupta Period: Classical Age of Art, Literature, Science & Architecture

The Gupta Period (c. 320–550 CE) is heralded as the 'Classical Age' of ancient India, marked by political stability and royal patronage that led to an unprecedented efflorescence in art, literature, science, and architecture. This era systematically codified and standardized indigenous knowledge, creating definitive benchmarks that profoundly influenced subsequent Indian civilizational development.

Key Figures and Contribution

Literature

  • Kalidasa: The court poet whose works (Abhijnanashakuntalam, Meghaduta, Raghuvamsha) exemplify the perfected form of Classical Sanskrit poetry (Kavya).
  • Perfection of Sanskrit: Elevated the Kavya style to its highest aesthetic, establishing the standards of Rasa (aesthetic flavour) and Alankara (ornamentation) that defined all subsequent ....
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