Assertion (A): The Gupta period is often called the 'Golden Age' of ancient India.
Reason (R): The Gupta rulers issued gold coins

The era between the 3rd century and 6th century CE of ancient India during the Gupta Empire can be truly defined as the 'Golden Age of India', as there was peace, development and prosperity in the country then. During the rule of the Gupta Empire, India had made lots of contribution in various sectors.