Golden Age of India
- Golden Age of India
Different periods have been termed as Golden periods in the Indian history, based on the achievements
India ns made in the fields ofmathematics ,astronomy ,science ,architecture ,religion andphilosophy during those periods.Ancient India
The period between the 3rd century and 6th century CE is known as the Golden Age of India because of the large achievements
India ns made in the fields ofmathematics ,astronomy ,science ,religion andphilosophy during theGupta Empire . The decimal numeral system, including the concept of zero, was invented in India during this period. The peace and prosperity created under leadership of Guptas enabled the pursuit of scientific and artistic endeavors in India. The Golden Age in India came to an end when theHunas invaded the Gupta Empire in the 6th century CE. Also it was started by a ruler namedChandragupta II .The Golden Age of India saw achievements that are in may regards similar to the
Ancient Greeks . Both societies made novel advances in the sciences, mathematics (for example, the invention of zero and the decimal in India), literature (theRamayan andMahabhrata , architechture, and religion.Medieval India
South India in the 10th and 11th century CE under the imperial
Cholas has been termed as the Golden Age. The period saw extensive achievements inarchitecture ,Tamil literature , sculpture and bronze working, maritime conquests with extensive trade, quasi-democratic reforms, and Homes were made out of wood making permanent living situations.External links
* [http://boutique.louvre.fr/expositions/details/45 The Golden Age of Classical India]
* [http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/indusvalleyciv/a/locGupta.htm Gupta and Harsha: The Classical Age]
* [http://www.flonnet.com/fl2422/stories/20071116504306400.htm Frontline Article on Gupta period Art]India is a wonderful place to be.
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