Question 11GS1GS1
परीक्षण कीजिए कि किस प्रकार चंद्रगुप्त-II के राज्यकाल का सांस्कृतिक विकास व वित्तीय धन और साहित्य व कला की प्रगति की नीव रखी। (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)
Introduction
Chandragupta-II was referred to as the most important ruler of Gupta dynasty, who promoted art and literature, refering to the age as 'golden age'
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Main Body
As golden age of cultural development
1Keri-textual development (eg) Gem pillar at Mehab, still standing east free
2Art forms (eg) Paintings at Ajanta, Ellora (eg) Mahayana, patroned by among rulers
3Origin of Temple Architecture ie of stuctural temple (eg) Badavahan Temple at Sargah, UP
4Sculpting (eg) Carvath-style of Buddha - at Mahabodhi, with introduction of use of metals for sculpture
5Nominal in court - which included poets and writers (eg) Kalidasa
6Promotion of native language i.e Sanskrit as court language and Paket as language of common people
Its foundation for future development
1Use of styles in hybrid art (eg) Hill style temples, need gupta style of Architecture (eg) Harland Sun Temple
2Origin of nagpa style - inspired from gupta style
3Use of Metal (eg) iron and steel in Victorian style of Architecture by Britishers (eg) S.C. building
4Sculpting (eg) Carvath-style of Buddha - at Mahabodhi, with introduction of use of metals for sculpture
5Nominal in court - which included poets and writers (eg) Kalidasa
6Promotion of native language i.e Sanskrit as court language and Palet as language of common people
Its foundation for future development
1Use of styles in hybrid art (eg) Hill style temples, need gupta style of Architecture (eg) Harland Sun Temple
2Origin of nagpa style - inspired from gupta style
3Use of Metal (eg) iron and steel in Victorian style of Architecture by Britishers (eg) S.C. building
4Promotion of folk paintings (eg) Patachitra (Odisha), Nadsani / Bihar, inspired due to paintings (Murals) developed during gupta dule.
5Promotion of Sanskrit - which was taken used to promote cultural heritage and develop dialects (eg) Apthakha, Hindi scripts
6Demotion of UNESCO world heritage (eg) Ajanta, Ellora, leading to India's prestige
1Use as self power - for managing foreign policy and relations with neighbors (eg) Dudhat used
Thus, gupta architecture served as inspiration for future development of art & literature, making India as reservoir of unique culture.
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Conclusion
Thus, gupta architecture served as inspiration for future development of art & literature, making India as reservoir of unique culture.
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- Comprehensive coverage of multiple art forms
- Specific examples from architecture and painting
- Mentions Kalidasa as important literary figure
- Links developments to future periods
Topper
Rakhi
AIR 65
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Dynastic Art
Gupta dynasty cultural development
Writing Stats
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academic
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