15. The Discovery of India | Chapter 5 (Part 1): Through the Ages - The Golden Age

Welcome to Chapter 5 of The Discovery of India! In this episode, we explore the period following the decline of the Mauryan Empire. We dive into the rise of the Sunga and Gupta dynasties, exploring how nationalistic feelings and imperialism grew side-by-side. Nehru beautifully illustrates the Gupta era as the Golden Age of Indian art, science, and literature, and discusses the cultural revival under Harshavardhana in North India. ⏳ Video Chapters: 0:00 - The fall of the Mauryas and rise of the Sungas 2:30 - The Gupta Empire: Nationalism and Imperialism 5:00 - The reign of Harshavardhana 7:30 - The Golden Age of Indian art and science    • The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru...