1. Caste System
2. Family System During Gupta Period
3. Position of Women During Gupta Period
4. Dress and Ornaments During Gupta Period
5. Cities During Gupta Period
6. Amusement During Gupta Period
7. Education During Gupta Period
8. Conclusion
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Topic – Social Development during Gupta Period (Notes)
Subject – History
(Ancient Indian History)
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The Gupta Empire was an ancient India empire which existed from the early fourth century CE to the late sixth century CE. Large-scale land allocations to the Brahmanas indicate that their dominance grew during the Gupta era. The Guptas, who were presumably originally vaishya, eventually gained the reputation of being Kshatriyas among the Brahmanas. The Brahmanas presented the Gupta Kings as possessing god-like attributes.
Caste System
- The caste system, or varna system, had become rigid during the Gupta period, and the Brahmins occupied the top position in society. The Brahmins received lavish gifts from rulers and other wealthy people.
- The practise of untouchability had begun during the Gupta period. The Chinese traveller Fahien mentions that ‘Chandalas’ were separated from society.
- The advancement of Brahmanism led to the neglect of Buddhism and Jainism. During this time, religious literature such as Puranas was written.
- Caste determined professions, though not rigidly. Brahmans, for example, pursued professions such as trade, architecture, and service. They’d even ascended to the throne.
- The Vaishya emperors of the Gupta dynasty were Vaishyas. Kshatriyas pursued commercial and industrial careers. Sub-castes were more numerous among the Vaishyas and Sudras than among the higher castes.
- Sudras, like Vaishyas, could become traders and agriculturists. Untouchables lived outside of the main settlements.
- They stroked a piece of wood as they entered the city so that men would be aware of their presence and avoid them. They worked in hunting, fishing, scavenging, and other similar occupations.
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