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Reading FocusWhat features defined Indian society and trade during the Gupta period?What were major cultural and scientific achievements of the Gupta golden age?. Main IdeaThe strength, prosperity, and stability of the Gupta Empire helped lead to a golden age in Indian society, trade, and culture..
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Life in Gupta India
A Gupta Golden Age
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11. Astronomy
Indians identified seven planets in solar system
Could predict eclipses of sun, moon
Aryabhata, one of most famous Indian astronomers
Correctly argued that Earth rotates on axis, revolves around sun
Knew Earth was sphere, calculated circumference with remarkable accuracy