Question 11GS1GS1
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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Chandragupta-II was Gupta King in 4th century-5th century known for culture patronage and "Nav-ratna" in court.
Gupta: Chandragupta Samudra gupta (CG22) standardty
Chandragupta-II reign golden age of culture
1(Land) Literature: development especially Sanskrit flourished eg Kalidasa, Meghdoot Agni-mitra, Panchasthyan, Shakespeare
2Temples: creation supported through Gupta through grant eg Panchayatan style develop
3(Numismatic): develop at peak of Golden coin eg Playing Veena Coin
4Education: Institute support for development eg Chaktseller lands (Powered by Vicramshasli)
5Perception reveal: and religious literature support eg Vishnu Sharma padit parchakals Vishnu-Shastraam
6(Music) supported through development of Veena
7(Magic): local art and cultural supported eg Yellaraha major tools supported
8(Science and Technology): major Ages by CG-11 eg Metallurgy
9(Pillar): to spread message eg Mehrauli pillar, delhi
10Medical work supported (Hari Foundation for future advancements)
11Legacy came forwards by future Gupta kings eg Straypath pillar (mention of Sakit)
12Sanskrit literature: style utilized in future work eg Patravalli by Harshvardhan
13Temple-architecture: Nagara style develop future eg Chandells: Kharjuraho temple
Continuation of answer on Chandragupta-II reign:
5(Perception) reveal: and religious literature support eg Vishnu Sharma padit parchakals Vishnu-Shastraam
6(Music) supported through development of Veena
7(Magic): local art and cultural supported eg Yellaraha major tools supported
8(Science and Technology): major Ages by CG-11 eg Metallurgy
9(Pillar): to spread message eg Mehrauli pillar, delhi
10Medical work supported (Hari Foundation for future advancements)
11Legacy came forwards by future Gupta kings eg Straypath pillar (mention of Sakit)
12Sanskrit literature: style utilized in future work eg Patravalli by Harshvardhan
13Temple-architecture: Nagara style develop future eg Chandells: Kharjuraho temple
4(Coins): in future, though not gold but intricate motif eg Upal-Ikay Coins
5Future University develop in line with supported eg Vikramashila by Gopals (Pala)
6Religious to lesana: ston in future legacy of CG-II eg Harithavardha: Hijay Dang Buddhist
7(Music) style: lead to development by adding cuti -> Hindustani music
8(Pillars) adopted by future king to share power eg Pulakeshin 2: Harsha vichar pillar
Negative of CG-II:
1Rise in feudalism
2Caste discrimination into (Pa-field) in work
Oegin age as "Golden age" is seen when Pm-mads shared Gupta statue in case
379 words9 paragraphs
- Covers multiple dimensions - literature, art, temples, education
- Specific examples provided (Kalidasa, Kalidas, Mehrauli pillar)
- Links to future developments
Topper
Aakash Om Trivedi
AIR 732024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Salient aspects of Art Forms from ancient to modern times
Architecture
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Descriptive and historical
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