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.
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