The Golden Age of the Gupta Dynasty Presented By: Ms Soler

Gupta’s Contribution to Math Simple writing numbers we use today “Arabic numerals” Concept of zero Developed decimal system based the number 10

Contributions to Architecture Hindus build magnificent stone temples. Reflected Cosmic order Buddhist stupas with large dome shaped shrines

Architecture- Stupa : www.buddhanet.net/sanchi.htm

Contributions in Architecture : www.buddhanet.net/sanchi.htm

Contribution to Painting Ajanta- cave mural paintings Buddhist artist painted rich murals or wall paintings Mural depicted how Buddhist rejected the Caste System

Lady and other figures, Badami, Karnataka, sixth century Lady and other figures, Badami, Karnataka, sixth century. The Murals of Badami-the oldest surviving Hindu paintings- six century http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2121/stories/20041022000406400.htm

Mural Cave Paintings http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2121/stories/20041022000406400.htm

Ajanta Murals- Buddhist’s Murals criticism of the Caste System http://encarta.msn.com/media_461514717/Ajanta_Cave_Paintings.html

Advancements In Medicine Remedies and herbs to treat illness Surgeons set bones Repair facial injuries Created a smallpox vaccine Remedios de pastos para curar enfermedades Cirujanos arreglaban huesos Reparaban heridas faciales Avacuna de viruela

Contributions to Dance India classical dance express their religion. Tells religious stories Stories are told through Mudras or hand movements

Indian Classical Dance

Achievements In Literature Fables folk tales written in Sanskrit collected and recorded and transferred to Persia, Egypt and Greece Most famous writer Kalidasa Wrote Shakuntala famous play