India’s “golden age” began as a direct result of. a) a takeover of other asian countries. b) a decrease in government dependence. c) the fall of the mauryan empire. d) an increase in trade.

India's Golden age began as a direct result of : an increase in trade.

This increase in trade bring a large sum of wealth for India. This large sum of wealth made India had enough resources to develop many advancements in the field of science, astronomy, and philosophy.

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