Religion and Culture: Gupta Age

A study of the synthesis of Brahmanical resurgence and Buddhist-Jain pluralism that defined the Classical Age of India.

Syllabus Core Study Notes (Deep-Dive)

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1. Core Study Notes

Core Tenets

  • Revival of Vedic rituals (Ashvamedha)
  • Rise of Pauranic Hinduism
  • Religious tolerance

Cultural Icons

  • Kalidasa (Literature)
  • Varahamihira (Science)
  • Aryabhata (Mathematics)
BrahmanismGupta Synthesis
  • Religion:
    • Vaishnavism: The 'State Religion' (Gupta kings as Parama-Bhagavatas).
    • Buddhism: Flourished; Nalanda University foundation.
  • Art and Architecture:
    • Nagara Style: Beginning of temple architecture (Deogarh, Bhitargaon).
    • Painting: Ajanta Cave frescos (Cave 16 & 17).

The Chronological Framework

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