History & Civics
Gupta Age is commonly called the Golden Age of ancient Indian history. Which of the following statements best supports this claim? You may choose more than one option.
- Samudragupta issued eight different types of coins, most of them in gold.
- Chandragupta II controlled a vast empire, which extended from the Ganga to the Indus, and from north Pakistan to the Narmada.
- Chandragupta II was a great patron of literature and numerous scholars adorned his court—the most prominent being the legendary Kalidasa.
- Fa-hsien described people as honest, prosperous and happy. Corporal punishments were also rare.
Answer
The statements which best support the claim of Gupta Age being the Golden Age of ancient Indian history are:
1. Samudragupta issued eight different types of coins, most of them in gold.
3. Chandragupta II was a great patron of literature and numerous scholars adorned his court—the most prominent being the legendary Kalidasa.
4. Fa-hsien described people as honest, prosperous and happy. Corporal punishments were also rare.
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