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“Unravelling the Gupta Empire’s brilliance in power,
art, and intellect.”
Spanning two centuries, the Gupta period was
marked by extraordinary strides in various fields,
including administration, religion, art, architecture,
literature, science, mathematics, and astronomy. It
was an age of cultural and intellectual flourishing,
during which India reached its zenith in prosperity
and influence.
The book by S. Krishnan delves deep into this
illustrious period, drawing from a wealth of historical
evidence, including coins, inscriptions, copper plates,
and archaeological findings.
S. Krishnan is a historian and literary enthusiast with
a deep passion for South Indian history, epigraphy,
and classical Tamil literature. His research spans
dynasties from the Cholas to the Guptas, with a focus
on copper plate inscriptions and early Tamil texts. He
has authored and translated several significant works,
including Arthaśāstra and Merchants of Tamilakam. A
native of Madurai, Krishnan balances his historical
pursuits with a career in the software industry.
art, and intellect.”
Spanning two centuries, the Gupta period was
marked by extraordinary strides in various fields,
including administration, religion, art, architecture,
literature, science, mathematics, and astronomy. It
was an age of cultural and intellectual flourishing,
during which India reached its zenith in prosperity
and influence.
The book by S. Krishnan delves deep into this
illustrious period, drawing from a wealth of historical
evidence, including coins, inscriptions, copper plates,
and archaeological findings.
S. Krishnan is a historian and literary enthusiast with
a deep passion for South Indian history, epigraphy,
and classical Tamil literature. His research spans
dynasties from the Cholas to the Guptas, with a focus
on copper plate inscriptions and early Tamil texts. He
has authored and translated several significant works,
including Arthaśāstra and Merchants of Tamilakam. A
native of Madurai, Krishnan balances his historical
pursuits with a career in the software industry.