India’s “Golden Age” began as a direct result of an increase in trade.
a takeover of other Asian countries.
a decrease in government dependence.
the fall of the Mauryan empire

an increase in trade.

Explanation:

India’s “Golden Age” began as a direct result of the increased volume of trades due to the expansion of trade in europe through the silk route. It provided direct connectivity to  Europe, thus casuing the trade to increase manifolds. Hence the correct option from the given ones is "an increase in trade."

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