Golden Age of India

Golden Age of India

Different periods have been termed as Golden periods in the Indian history, based on the achievements Indians made in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, science, architecture, religion and philosophy 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 Indians made in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, science, religion and philosophy during the Gupta 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 the Hunas invaded the Gupta Empire in the 6th century CE. Also it was started by a ruler named Chandragupta 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 (the Ramayan and Mahabhrata, 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 in architecture, 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]

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