Question Q.13GS1GS1
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
Introduction
Literary history of ancient India is characterised by many texts, plays and poems in Sanskrit.
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Main Body
Gupta age promoted Sanskrit literature. For instance, Kalidasa wrote Meghdoot, Abhijnanashakuntalam, and Vikramavervashiyam in Sanskrit.
Kalhana wrote Rajatarangini in Sanskrit.
Bhastaracharya wrote a mathematical text 'Lilavati' in Sanskrit.
Aryabhata wrote 'Suryasiddahata' in Sanskrit.
Bramagupta wrote 'Brahatasamhita' in Sanskrit.
Many inscriptions and Ashoksan edicts had texts in Sanskrit.
Thus, Sanskrit was widely popular among the masses and reached a high watermark during Gupta age.
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- Good coverage of multiple authors and works
- Mentions diverse literary forms (plays, poetry, mathematical texts)
- Clear structure with arrow points for examples
- Covers both secular and religious literature
Topper
Ruhani
AIR 5
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Literature from ancient to modern times
Sanskrit Literature
Gupta Age Literary Contributions
Writing Stats
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Total words
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Structured with examples
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