Sanskrit literature in general and particularly in the Gupta age set a high watermark for the literary history of ancient India. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

The answer addresses Sanskrit grammar and literary achievements during the Gupta age through structured points:

(A) Gupta Grammar:

1. Panini's Ashtadhyayi - considered the most intelle[intelligible] language for writing

2. Patanjali's Mahabhasya - recognized as colossal formal grammar globally mostly during Gupta period

(B) Vedic Literature (Gupta period):

1. Upanishads - with significance covered, including Aitareya

2. Puranas - with various components like Aitareya and Vamaho shrama

Key literary achievements:

Continuation of answer on Sanskrit literature during Gupta age:

(C) Smritis:

(III) Classical Sanskrit Literature:

1. Kalidasa - called 'Shakespeare of East'

2. Unuate luminasambhava poetry

3. Kavicava - poetry during Gupta period

4. Somakrit drama - cycles like Mrgidhark

5. Vishaledaha - drama like (career of Chanyagupta murye)

6. Abhigyana Shakuntam

(IV) Sanskrit Poetry (mostly during Gupta period):

(V) Literary Sanskrit Vedange (Gupta period):

1. Deliverers - an ethical governance

2. Brihaspati text

Conclusion: Sanskrit levels have been used for ancient, innovative and philosophical expression throughout ancient period, and beyond.