Name: The Gupta Dynasty: Sources and Genealogy
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 6 min 8 s
Description: Let’s go back to the golden age of India, when the Gupta Dynasty united northern India and culture flourished.

Question

Discuss the progress made in the field of Science, Technology, Art and Architecture during the Gupta period.

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Progress was made in the field of Science, Technology, Art and Architecture during the Gupta Period, which is discussed below:

Science and Technology:

Subjects like astronomy, mathematics and astrology gained much popularity during the Gupta period. Aryabhata was the famous astronomer and mathematician of this period and developed the concept of zero.

India's mathematicians used decimal numerals during this period. He also wrote about the rotation of the earth, solar and lunar eclipses.

There were great physicians like Brahmagupta, Vagbhatta and Dhanvantari during the Gupta period.

The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli is one of the most significant advancements in the field of metallurgy during the Gupta period.

Art and Architecture:

India made great progress under the Gupta rulers in sculptures. At Sarnath, numerous sculptures and images were discovered and depicted various scenes from Buddha's life.

They also progressed in the field of architecture. The stone temple at Deogarh (District Lalitpur) and the brick temple at Bhitrigaon (District Kanpur) are two fine specimens of the period.

Ajanta Caves also marked one of the significant achievements in the field of architecture. The walls of Ajanta Caves were decorated with beautiful fresco paintings.

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