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Gupta Empire - subsequent post-Gupta era: The Golden Age and Legacy of Imperial India

outlines the history of the Gupta Empire and the subsequent Post-Gupta era, highlighting why this period is considered India’s "Golden Age." It details the rise of key monarchs like Samudragupta and Chandragupta II, whose reigns fostered a peak in Sanskrit literature, science, and monumental architecture. The sources describe a decentralized administrative structure and a prosperous economy driven by trade guilds and gold coinage. Additionally, the material examines the transition into the post-Gupta phase, noting the fragmentation of power and the emergence of the Pushyabhuti, Chalukya, and Pallava dynasties. Key historical figures like Harshavardhana and foreign observers like Fa-Hien are featured to illustrate the social and religious evolution of the time. Together, these documents provide a comprehensive look at the political, cultural, and economic foundations of ancient and early medieval India.