The Guptas
The Gupta period witnessed progress in all spheres: art, architecture, literature, science and technology, metallurgy and philosophy and hence is rightly called the golden period of Ancient history of India.
Navaratnas (Nine Gems) of Chandragupta II court
| Amarasimha | Sanskrit lexicographer and a poet. Amarakosha: Vocabulary of Sanskrit roots, homonyms and synonyms. Also called Trikanda. |
| Dhanvantri | Great Physician |
| Harisena | Composed Prayag Prashasti or Allahabad Pillar Inscription. |
| Kalidasa | Immortal poet and playwright of India. (A peerless genius) |
| Kahapanaka | Was an Astrologer. |
| Sanku | Expert in the field of architecture. |
| Varahamihira | Astrology and Astronomy. Wrote three books: Panchasiddhantika, Brihat Samhita and Brihat Jataka |
| Vararuchi | Was a grammarian and Sanskrit scholar. Some identified him as Katyayana. Said to be the author of Prakrit Prakasha (first grammar of Prakrit language). |
| Vetalbhatta | Was a magician. |