Discuss the ways the Gupta dynasty influenced the development of religion in India. What were some of the results of this influence? During the golden age, major developments were made in the fields of art, literature, science, mathematics, and astronomy. The Guptas encouraged the religion of Hinduism and the construction of temples and religious writings. Mathematicians invented the concept of zero, calculated the value of pi, and created a number system. Paintings and architecture also flourished during the time. All these developments helped shape the culture of India and promoted its growth by educating people.

Religious institutions became new centers of learning during the Gupta period.

Explanation:

Gupta era witnessed the revival of  Hinduism which was developed certain distinctive features that were integrated into religion at that time. One of the unique characteristics was image worship which was preferred by the means of ritual sacrifices.  The old sacrifices became symbolic of the images used in prayer and this led to the reduced use of priests who were prominent in ritual sacrifices. the idealistic nature of Buddhists led to their decline and emergence of Hinduism again. The revival of religion resulted in extensive ideas and inventions in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectics, literature, logic, maths, astronomy, religion, and philosophy.