Fa – hien has mentioned religious tolerance, simple penal system, absence of locks in homes, non-use of onion and garlic which indicate the minimality of crime, safety of property, non – violent tendency and pure nature of people. Political unity and efficient organisation was seen for the first time after the Mauryans.
Economy was infused with currency and coinage in the Gupta era. Industry and trade were progressive. Spirituality and decency and Indianness were clearly marked in the art of this period. The cave paintings of Ajanta, Bagh, the temples of Deogarh, Bheetrigaon etc., Sculptures of Vishnu, Buddha, Mahavir etc.
are the symbols of the acme of the art of this period which manifest social prosperity and harmony. In literature; Kalidas, Harisena, Vishnu Sharma, etc. produced literary works of high quality. Aryabhatta, Varahmihira, Nagarjuna etc. developed various disciples of science and the propagation of Indian culture in foreign lands took place in the Gupta period.
The Gupta period is considered to be the best on account of political unity, valiant emperors, economic prosperity, religious tolerance, inclusion of foreigners in the Hindu faith, resurrection of Hindu religion, progress of Sanskrit literature, advancement of all arts and propagation of Indian culture.
Due to these accomplishments, the Gupta era was undoubtedly the Golden Age’ of ancient India. Sri Arvind wrote, “India never witnessed the flourishing of its life – strength in various spheres, in its entire history, as in the Gupta era.”
