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Empires of India. Maurya Empire (321-185 BC ). Chandragupta- Ruler who established the first great Indian empire Kept order through rigid bureaucracy to carry out his commands. Asoka. Fought bloody wars to increase size of kingdom
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Maurya Empire (321-185 BC) • Chandragupta- Ruler who established the first great Indian empire • Kept order through rigid bureaucracy to carry out his commands
Asoka Fought bloody wars to increase size of kingdom Changed - paved the way for the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia
Division • Asoka dies 185 BC • Mauryan Empire began a slow decline
Golden Age of Guptas • Peace and Prosperity • Spread of Hinduism
Golden Age of Guptas • Advances in Learning • Developed decimal system and the concept of zero • Medicinal herbs
Golden Age of Guptas • Architecture • Temples • Stupas
Golden Age of Guptas • Carvings • Paintings of Ajanta • Literature