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| 320 CE- 550 CE (Apart of Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies (formerly Classical period) 600 BCE- 600 CE) |
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| Similar to Mauryan Empire. The king was the highest power, but judges, ministers, priests, etc assisted him. Their decisions were made by legal texts, social customs, or upon the king’s decision. |
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| Agriculture was important. Merchants and other traders were organized into guilds. Silk, muslin, calico, linen, wool and cotton were products of the growing textile industry. The most important industry was pottery. They traded with China, Ceylon and other European countries. |
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| Gold coins used by the people of the empire |
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| Education was important. There were several universities. Students from foreign countries were also admitted. Students studied math, science, engineering, literature, art, music and religion. |
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| Trade/profession determined social ranking. There were Brahmans, Vaishayas, Kshtriya’s and Sudras. Brahmans carried out trade, architecture, service, etc. Gupta rulers were Vaishayas, Kshtriya’s practiced industrial vocation. Sudras were engaged in trade and agriculture. Women had secondary-position; they could obtain education. Hinduism and Buddhism were the religions followed. |
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| Gupta Science and Technological Development |
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| Progress in metallurgy was key to this empire. A modern system of numbers was also developed. Aryabhatta was responsible for many math and astronomy advances. |
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| During the Gupta Empire, many scientific discoveries occured, including the development of a number system. |
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| Varahamihira and Aryabhatta; two famous astronomers from the dynasty. |
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| Grandson of Sri-Gupta, founder of dynasty. The Empire reached its zenith during his rule. He took the throne after the death of his father, Ghatotkach. He expanded the territories of the Empire. |
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| Gupta Art and Architecture |
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| ‘Golden Age’ of art. Buddhist architecture, Temple architecture, and sculpture were three types of art. They all combined old traditional ways but also included a new style and technique. |
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| Example of Gupta Empire art |
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| Example of Gupta Empire Architecture |
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| Homes were typically one room huts made of wood or bamboo with thatched roofs. The villages were full of narrow and twisting streets that were lined with stalls for selling things. People walked anywhere they wanted to go. |
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| The roads in the empire were very curvy |
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| Breakfast didn’t exist. Based on your religion, such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, you were strictly vegetarian. The people mostly ate vegetables, cereals, fruits breads, and drank milk. |
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| During the Gupta Empire, they were extremely dependent on cows for milk, meat and bones. |
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| Marriage during Gupta Empire |
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| Swayamvara was the most popular form of marriage. Potential grooms assembled at the bride’s home and the bride chose her spouse. Other types of marriage were Gandharva Vivaha (love marriage) and Asura VIviha (marriage by abduction). |
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