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Golden Age of Maurya India
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Do you recognize which modern nationthe Mauryan empire was located in?
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Mauryan Empire
• India's "Golden Age“ • A time of great
wealth but also a time of great violence.
• India would become united under one ruler during this empire's reign.
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• Around 323 B.C., a great empire emerged in northern India.
• First King of the empire was Chandragupta.• He believed in absolute power over the people he
conquered • Under his reign India prospered and enjoyed great
success.• He conquered using a huge army and monies from
trade with places such as Greece, Rome, and China.
Chandragupta’s Rule
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Absolute Rule:The belief that a ruler must have complete
control over its people.
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The Science of Material Gain
Chandragupta believed “The Science of Material Gain” gave him the right to rule over people with complete control.
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Conquering the LandChandragupta commanded a huge army to control his subjects.
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India’s Secret Weapons
In Ancient India- Elephants were used as weapons in battle to strike fear into the hearts of the enemies.
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King Asoka
• When Chandragupta died, the empire passed to his son, then grandson, Asoka.
• King Asoka was the greatest ruler of the Mauryan empire.
• He became a father to his people.
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Battle of Kalinga
King Asoka converted to Buddhism after witnessing this bloody battle of Kalinga.
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•King Asokabecame a religiouslytolerant ruler•Asoka respected allreligions •Asoka ruled a vast empire bordered on the North by the huge Himalayan Mountains
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King Asoka encouraged teachers tospread Buddhism throughout India and
beyond.
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The Collapse of the Mauryan Empire
• Asoka and his laws are remembered in the modern Indian flag.
• The wheel of law, or Dharma Chakra, is on many of Asoka's pillars and has been the focal point of India's flag since 1947.
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Do Now: Check to see that you have this information in your Cornell notes.
• Absolute Power:a ruler’s complete control over the people.
• Convert:A change in belief (religious belief) of a person.
Know these as well:• Asoka• Chandragupta• The Science of
Material Gain• Himalaya Mts. • Elephant Army• Kalinga• Dharma Chakra• Mauryan Empire
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