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.