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Mr. Burton

Mr. Burton. 5.4: India. “Ideas”. The Big Idea The Mauryas and the Guptas built great empires in India. Main Ideas The Mauryan Empire unified most of India. Gupta rulers promoted Hinduism in their empire. Mauryan Rule. Candragupta Maurya

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Mr. Burton

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  1. Mr. Burton 5.4: India

  2. “Ideas” • The Big Idea • The Mauryas and the Guptasbuilt great empires in India. • Main Ideas • The Mauryan Empire unified most of India. • Gupta rulers promoted Hinduism in their empire

  3. Mauryan Rule • CandraguptaMaurya • Candragupta seized control of northern India and created a society dominated by war. • Candragupta became a Jainist monk and gave up his throne. • Asoka • The grandson of Candragupt extended Mauryan rule over most of India. • Asoka converted to Buddhism and stopped waging war, choosing instead to rebuild cities and spread Buddhist teachings.

  4. Gupta Empire • After the decline of the Mauryan Empire, India remained primarily Buddhist for 500 years. • Under the rule of Candra Gupta I, India became unified and prosperous again. • Gupta rulers spread Hinduism in their empire through the building of temples and the promotion of Hindu writings and rituals. • Widespread religious tolerance was encouraged for Buddhists and Jainists.

  5. Candra Gupta II • The Caste System: It was believed that keeping citizens under strict caste rule would stabilize the empire. • Social Ramifications: Women in the caste system were not seen as equals and had few basic rights.

  6. Life of Candra Gupta II cont. • Growth: Under Candra Gupta II, the Gupta Empire reached the height of its power. It spread across northern India and prospered. • Economy and Culture: The economy boomed, allowing citizens the time and money to create great works of art and literature.

  7. Timeline of Indian achievement • 320 BCCandraguptaMaurya becomes the first Mauryan emperor. • 301 BCCandraguptaMaurya relinquishes the throne to become a Jainist monk. • 270 BC Asoka becomes the second Mauryan emperor. • 261 BC Asoka’s empire gains great power, and he leaves to become a Buddhist. • AD 375Candra Gupta I invades and conquers northern India and brings Hinduism, prosperity, and a strict caste system back into popular culture.

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