Question Q.8Answer in 250 wordsGS1GS1
Discuss the main contributions of the Gupta period and the Chola period to Indian heritage and culture.
Introduction
Gupta period (4-6 th century) and Cholas (9-13 th century) were considered to be the watershed dynasties in modifying Indian heritage and culture.
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Main Body
GUPTA PERIOD
(I) Architecture
1Developed the 'Nagara style of temple architecture' => introduction of nalanda, [illegible], Anshatalay etc.
2Furthered the advancement of Buddhist stupas and caves => eg: Udayagiri & Khandigiri caves, Bagli caves, Bharhut stupa, Chausthandi stupa etc.
3Advanced metallurgy in pillar inscriptions eg: Mehrauli inscriptions.
(B) LITERATURE
(B) LITERATURE
1Wrote considered to be golden period for 'sanskrit literature'.
eg: Vahamihira's'Panchsiddhantika' and Bhaj Samhita; Vaksyayan'skanamura etc.
3Dance and music
1Development of 'unacaras' => specially Kattak's vaipur dhyana.
2Development of Hindustani classical music.
CULTURE
1Development of dance forms => Bharatnatyam (performed by girls 'devadasi' => in temples)
2Carnatic music => predecessor to Hanumanhat Das
3Development of Tamil culture => eg: use of gold in temples etc.
4High status of women eg: mara ceri devi
5Immense contribution to development of ancient shipbuilding and maritime exploration eg: Bay of Bengal was considered to be 'chola lake'.
Thus, the contributions of Guptas to the rich cultural traditions of South & North India, respectively, remains timeless.
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- Clearly structured with separate sections for architecture and literature
- Specific examples of caves and stupas provided
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Dynastic Art
Architecture
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