Varahamihira’s Brihat Samhita covers topics like:

Astronomy, astrology, and weather

Which texts were codified during the Gupta period?

Charaka Samhita & Sushruta Samhita

The Ajanta Caves are famous for:

Buddhist paintings & sculptures

The Ajanta Caves primarily depict stories of:

Jataka tales (Buddhist stories)

The Deogarh Temple is an example of:

Early Hindu temple architecture

The Gupta Empire’s decline was caused by:

Hun invasions & regional revolts

NCERT Solutions Class 7 Social Science Chapter 7 – The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity

Name: The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity – Class 7 Social Science
Uploaded: 2026-05-31
Description: The Gupta Era was a time of stability, prosperity, and remarkable achievements in art, literature, science, and governance. Their influence shaped Indian culture and knowledge for centuries.

Class 7 Social Science

Last Updated: 31 May 2026

Share on WhatsApp

Chapter Introduction

The Gupta Era was a time of stability, prosperity, and remarkable achievements in art, literature, science, and governance. Their influence shaped Indian culture and knowledge for centuries.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

गुप्त युग स्थिरता, समृद्धि और कला, साहित्य, विज्ञान एवं शासन में अद्वितीय उपलब्धियों का समय था। इनका प्रभाव सदियों तक भारतीय संस्कृति और ज्ञान पर बना रहा।

Watch Video Lecture

Video Coming Soon..

Practice more on the App!

Get unlimited MCQ tests & video lectures.

Download

Important Points

🕐 Coming Soon

Important points for this chapter will be added shortly. Check back soon!

Practice MCQ Questions (50 questions)

Q1. Who erected the Iron Pillar of Delhi?

Q2. The Iron Pillar is resistant to rust due to:

Q3. The Gupta Empire emerged after the decline of which dynasty?

Q4. Who was the first significant Gupta ruler?

Q5. The Prayag Prashasti inscription praises which Gupta king?

Get all 50 MCQ questions + more!

Download the Genius Mind app for unlimited practice, mock tests & video lectures.

▶ Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🕐 Coming Soon

FAQs for this chapter will be added soon. Stay tuned!

Tough Words (Glossary)

Diplomacy

Meaning: The practice of managing international relations

अर्थ: कूटनीति

"The king used diplomacy to avoid war."

Righteousness

Meaning: The quality of being morally right

अर्थ: धर्मनिष्ठा

"He was known for his righteousness."

Indulgence

Meaning: Allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures

अर्थ: लिप्तता

"Too much indulgence in luxuries weakens a kingdom."

Metallurgical

Meaning: Related to the science of metals

अर्थ: धातुकर्म संबंधी

"The pillar shows advanced metallurgical skills."

Corrosion

Meaning: Gradual destruction of metals due to reaction

अर्थ: क्षरण

"Paint prevents iron from corrosion."

Consolidation

Meaning: The process of making something stronger

अर्थ: सुदृढ़ीकरण

"The Gupta dynasty began its consolidation of power."

Prominence

Meaning: State of being important or famous

अर्थ: प्रमुखता

"The Gupta Empire rose to prominence in history."

Devotee

Meaning: A person devoted to a deity or cause

अर्थ: भक्त

"He was a devotee of Lord Vishnu."

Inscription

Meaning: Words carved on a surface

अर्थ: लेख

"The inscription praised the king’s achievements."

Tribute

Meaning: Payment made as a sign of respect or submission

अर्थ: श्रद्धांजलि / कर

"The defeated king paid tribute to the emperor."

Reinstated

Meaning: Restored to a former position

अर्थ: पुनःस्थापित

"The king reinstated the defeated rulers."

Veena

Meaning: An ancient Indian string instrument

अर्थ: वीणा

"Samudragupta is shown playing the veena."

Sacrificial

Meaning: Relating to an act of offering

अर्थ: बलिदान संबंधी

"The sacrificial horse was part of the ritual."

Purana

Meaning: Ancient Hindu religious text

अर्थ: पुराण

"The Vishnu Purana describes the Gupta Empire."

Entailed

Meaning: Required as a necessary step

अर्थ: आवश्यक बनाना

"The campaign entailed moving thousands of soldiers."

Pilgrimage

Meaning: A journey to a sacred place

अर्थ: तीर्थयात्रा

"Faxian came to India on a pilgrimage."

Prosperous

Meaning: Wealthy and successful

अर्थ: समृद्ध

"The people lived in prosperous cities."

Interpretations

Meaning: Different explanations of something

अर्थ: व्याख्याएँ

"Historians gave varied interpretations of the text."

Matrimonial

Meaning: Related to marriage

अर्थ: वैवाहिक

"Matrimonial alliances strengthened kingdoms."

Regent

Meaning: A person ruling in place of a king

अर्थ: प्रतिनिधि शासक

"Prabhavati Gupta became a regent ruler."

Inscribed

Meaning: Written or carved on a surface

अर्थ: उकेरा हुआ

"The copper plate was inscribed with records."

Revenue

Meaning: Income of the government

अर्थ: राजस्व

"Taxes were the main source of revenue."

Inclusive

Meaning: Not excluding any group

अर्थ: सर्वसमावेशी

"The Gupta rulers followed an inclusive approach."

Classical

Meaning: Traditional and high standard

अर्थ: शास्त्रीय

"The Gupta era is called a classical age."

Treatise

Meaning: A formal written work

अर्थ: ग्रंथ

"Aryabhata wrote a treatise on astronomy."

Eclipse

Meaning: When one celestial body blocks another

अर्थ: ग्रहण

"Aryabhata explained solar and lunar eclipses."

Encyclopedic

Meaning: Covering many subjects

अर्थ: विश्वकोशीय

"Varahamihira wrote an encyclopedic work."

Astrology

Meaning: Study of stars to predict future

अर्थ: ज्योतिष

"Varahamihira contributed to astrology."

Exquisitely

Meaning: Extremely beautifully

अर्थ: अत्यंत सुंदरता से

"Kalidasa wrote exquisitely refined poetry."

Banished

Meaning: Forced to leave one’s home

अर्थ: निर्वासित

"The yaksha was banished by his master."

Holistic

Meaning: Considering the whole rather than parts

अर्थ: समग्र

"Ayurveda promotes holistic healing."

Codified

Meaning: Systematically arranged

अर्थ: संहिताबद्ध

"Ayurveda was codified during the Gupta era."

Craftsmanship

Meaning: Skill in making things

अर्थ: कारीगरी

"The Ajanta caves show fine craftsmanship."

Aesthetics

Meaning: Principles of beauty and art

अर्थ: सौंदर्यशास्त्र

"Gupta art set high standards of aesthetics."

Invasion

Meaning: An attack by foreign forces

अर्थ: आक्रमण

"The Huns launched invasions on India."

Tributary

Meaning: A state paying tribute to another

अर्थ: आधीन राज्य

"Many kingdoms became tributary to the Guptas."

Patronage

Meaning: Support given by a ruler or person

अर्थ: संरक्षण

"The Pallavas gave patronage to art."

Consolidating

Meaning: Making stronger or more stable

अर्थ: मजबूत करना

"The Pallavas were consolidating their power."

Ghatīkā

Meaning: Ancient centre of learning

अर्थ: घाटिका

"Ghatikas promoted education in the south."

Distinguish

Meaning: To recognize differences

अर्थ: भेद करना

"The vahanas distinguish the river goddesses."

Mythical

Meaning: Imaginary, from myths

अर्थ: पौराणिक

"The makara is a mythical creature."

Assimilation

Meaning: Absorption of ideas or culture

अर्थ: समावेशन

"Gupta era saw cultural assimilation."

Celestial

Meaning: Related to the sky or space

अर्थ: आकाशीय

"Aryabhata studied celestial movements."

Prosperity

Meaning: Wealth and success

अर्थ: समृद्धि

"The Gupta era was marked by prosperity."

Perspective

Meaning: A particular point of view

अर्थ: दृष्टिकोण

"Faxian gave his perspective on India."

Vibrancy

Meaning: Full of energy and activity

अर्थ: जीवंतता

"The Gupta age was full of cultural vibrancy."

Magnitude

Meaning: Great size or importance

अर्थ: विशालता

"The magnitude of Gupta achievements is remarkable."

Anthology

Meaning: A collection of writings

अर्थ: संहिता

"Sangam literature is an anthology of poems."

Treat

Meaning: To provide medical care

अर्थ: इलाज करना

"Doctors treat patients in hospitals."

Scholarship

Meaning: Learning and knowledge

अर्थ: विद्वत्ता

"Nalanda was a hub of scholarship."

Architecture

Meaning: Design and style of buildings

अर्थ: वास्तुकला

"The Gupta era saw beautiful architecture."

Stability

Meaning: State of being steady

अर्थ: स्थिरता

"Peace brought stability in the Gupta period."

Intellectual

Meaning: Related to the mind and knowledge

अर्थ: बौद्धिक

"The Gupta era was an intellectual age."

Manuscript

Meaning: A handwritten document

अर्थ: पांडुलिपि

"Faxian collected Buddhist manuscripts."

Refined

Meaning: Made more polished and elegant

अर्थ: परिष्कृत

"Kalidasa wrote refined poetry."

Compassionate

Meaning: Showing kindness and care

अर्थ: दयालु

"The king was known as a compassionate ruler."

Immortal

Meaning: Living forever

अर्थ: अमर

"Poetry makes the poet immortal."

Resilient

Meaning: Able to recover quickly

अर्थ: लचीला / दृढ़

"The Gupta society was resilient to challenges."

Excerpts

Meaning: Selected short parts from a text

अर्थ: अंश

"We read excerpts from Faxian’s travelogue."

Enduring

Meaning: Lasting for a long time

अर्थ: स्थायी

"The Gupta legacy is enduring."

NCERT Solutions Class 7 Social Science Chapter 7 – The Gupta Era: An Age of Tireless Creativity

Chapter Introduction

Watch Video Lecture

Video Coming Soon..

Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (50 questions)

Q1. Who erected the Iron Pillar of Delhi?

Q2. The Iron Pillar is resistant to rust due to:

Q3. The Gupta Empire emerged after the decline of which dynasty?

Q4. Who was the first significant Gupta ruler?

Q5. The Prayag Prashasti inscription praises which Gupta king?

Q6. Who composed the Prayag Prashasti?

Q7. Samudragupta is depicted playing which musical instrument on his coins?

Q8. Which Chinese traveler visited India during the Gupta period?

Q9. What was Faxian’s primary purpose in visiting India?

Q10. Which Gupta ruler was known as ‘Vikramaditya’?

Q11. Prabhavati Gupta was the daughter of:

Q12. Prabhavati Gupta ruled as a regent for which dynasty?

Q13. The Kevala Narasimha temple is dedicated to which deity?

Q14. What was the primary source of revenue for the Gupta Empire?

Q15. Which island was a key trade hub in the Indian Ocean during the Gupta period?

Q16. Which university flourished under Gupta patronage?

Q17. Who wrote the Aryabhatiya?

Q18. Aryabhata proposed that the Earth:

Q19. Varahamihira’s Brihat Samhita covers topics like:

Q20. Who wrote Meghaduta?

Q21. Meghaduta is about a yaksha sending a message via:

Q22. Which texts were codified during the Gupta period?

Q23. The Ajanta Caves are famous for:

Q24. The Udayagiri Caves are located in which state?

Q25. The Gupta art style is best seen in sculptures from:

Q26. Which dynasty ruled in South India during the Gupta period?

Q27. The Pallava capital was:

Q28. Which kingdom in Assam was mentioned in the Mahabharata?

Q29. The Hun invasions weakened which empire?

Q30. Which Gupta ruler repelled the Hun invasions?

Q31. The Gupta era is often called India’s:

Q32. Which metalworking marvel is attributed to the Guptas?

Q33. The Dashavatara Temple is dedicated to:

Q34. The Gupta administrative system relied heavily on:

Q35. Which Gupta king performed the Ashvamedha Yajña?

Q36. The Vishnu Purana mentions the Guptas ruling over:

Q37. Which Gupta queen was a powerful regent?

Q38. The Ghatikas were centers of:

Q39. The Brihat Samhita includes predictions about:

Q40. The Sarnath Buddha is an example of:

Q41. The Ajanta Caves primarily depict stories of:

Q42. Which Gupta ruler was a patron of the Nine Gems (Navaratnas)?

Q43. The Panchatantra was compiled during which era?

Q44. The Deogarh Temple is an example of:

Q45. The Gupta numerals later evolved into:

Q46. The Kamasutra was written by:

Q47. The Gupta Empire’s decline was caused by:

Q48. The Silk Route trade was controlled by the:

Q49. The terracotta art of the Guptas often depicted:

Q50. The Gupta period’s legacy includes advancements in: