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The Gupta Empire's Golden Age
The Gupta Empire thrived in their Golden age. A Golden age is a time of peace, delight, and affluence. Still don’t understand what a Golden age is? Just take a look at India. Beginning in early 312 BCE, with the revolutionary leader Chandragupta II. His strong leadership abilities lead India into a golden age that is still remembered today. A golden age has to reach its peak somehow, and that’s where government, literature, and sciences come in. The Gupta Empire was a golden age because of its governmental success, which sparked literature achievements, and scientific triumphs.
Chandragupta II was the ruler of the Gupta Empire from 321 -550 BCE, which was the peak of its splendor. Chandraupta I, his grandfather who happened to be a ruler …show more content…
Strong leadership abilities lead India into a golden age. The Gupta Empire was a golden age due to its governmental success, which sparked literature achievements, and scientific triumphs.

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