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Harsh NeharaAIR 74

Question 11Examine; Answer in 250 wordsGS1GS1

परीक्षण कीजिए कि किस प्रकार चंद्रगुप्त-II का शासनकाल ने आतंकवाद मांस्कृतिक विकास का स्वर्णिम युग की आधार तैयार किया। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) Examine how Chandragupta-II's reign symbolised a golden age of cultural development, laying the foundation for future advancements in Indian art and Literature. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

[Chandragupta II's] acceded to throne in 319 A.D. His reign is often referred as golden age of Indian art

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Main Body

Golden Age of Cultural development

1Development of Architecture & Art

(a) Emergence & development of Nagara style of temples

⟹ Dashavatara temple (Gupta) at Jagat

(b) Homshing Cove art ⟹ Baghcaves (MP)

⟹ Elaborate Cities & palaces ⟹ Patlisutra

⟹ Vibrant mural painting in caves using fresco ⟹ Ajanta's Dying princes

⟹ Detailed & intricate sculpture art ⟹ Buddha statues (Mathura)

2Development of Literature

⟹ (a) Sanskrit Literature's golden age ⟹ Kalidasa's Meghadutan

⟹ (b) Elaborate Plays & poetry ⟹ Mrchchakatika by Shudraka

⟹ (c) Fables & parables stories ⟹ Panchrantra by Vishnu Sharma

Foundations for future advancements

1Temple architecture justice evolved in subsequent schools

⟹ Odisha style, Solanki style

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Conclusion

Thus the age of Chandragupta emerged as an inspirational for future artistes

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Diagram

Map of India showing locations of Dashavatara temple and Baghcaves

Topper

Harsh Nehara

AIR 74

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Dynastic Art

Gupta period art and architecture under Chandragupta II

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