10. Chapter 9: Aesthetics and Empire, c. 300–600 CE
This 74 pages chapter deals with several dynasties with special reference to the Guptas. After Mauryas, Gupta dynasty is another favourite of UPSC. This chapter gave many unconventional Qs such as on Vishti, Kulyavapa and Dronavapa, Ajanta at Waghora river and several statement based Questions which were picked verbatim. Land related aspects of ancient India dealt in much detailed manner and important for exam also. Classical age of art also began in these years…so here we go...
