HI285 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Chandragupta I, Gupta Empire, Chola Dynasty
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Gupta empire: the third gupta king, chandra gupta i, is credited with founding the dynasty in 320 ce, started from the expanding hegemony of a wealthy family from either magadha or. Prayaga: golden age, gupta dynasty was great for achievements in literature, music, art, architecture, and philosophy, ajanta caves, sacred buddhist spaces built in the ajanta region, approx. Hindu art and architecture: shikhara, the whole superstructure, mandala, circle, a spiritual and ritual symbol of the universe in indian religions. Bronze casting: during the chola dynasty, bronze sculptures became very popular.
