Golden Age of Maurya India
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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.
• 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
The Science of Material Gain
Chandragupta believed “The Science of Material Gain” gave him the right to rule over people with complete control.
India’s Secret Weapons
In Ancient India- Elephants were used as weapons in battle to strike fear into the hearts of the enemies.
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.
•King Asokabecame a religiouslytolerant ruler•Asoka respected allreligions •Asoka ruled a vast empire bordered on the North by the huge Himalayan Mountains
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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• 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