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Emperor Ashoka referred to himself as 'Priyadarshi' (meaning 'Beloved of the Gods') and 'Devanampiya' in his rock and pillar edicts. After the Kalinga War, he embraced Buddhism and promoted non-violence.
The Gupta period (320–550 CE) is called the 'Classical Age' or 'Golden Age' of India. During this period, art, architecture, literature, mathematics, astronomy, and science flourished significantly.
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