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Mauryan Empire

Mauryan Empire. By Amy Zimmerman and Kathleen MacNabb. Time Period. 322 to 185 BCE After Alexander the Great Chandragupta Maurya captured Alexander’s former states. Geography. Himalayan mountain range Punjab Plain and the Thar desert Chin Hills and Kachin Hills. Political Structures.

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Mauryan Empire

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  1. Mauryan Empire By Amy Zimmerman and Kathleen MacNabb

  2. Time Period • 322 to 185 BCE • After Alexander the Great • Chandragupta Maurya captured Alexander’s former states

  3. Geography • Himalayan mountain range • Punjab Plain and the Thar desert • Chin Hills and Kachin Hills

  4. Political Structures • Centralized • Large staff • Tax collection, trade and commerce, vital statistics, welfare of foreigners, maintaining public places • Organized army • Provinces • Districts • Villages

  5. Chandragupta Maurya • 321 B.C.E. – 297 B.C.E. • United India • Time of economic growth

  6. Asoka • 268 B.C.E. – 232 B.C.E. • Converted to Buddhism • Dharma • Increased infrastructure • Empire declines after Asoka’s death

  7. Literary Works • Kautilya • Arthasastra • Science of Politics • Machiavelli’s Prince

  8. Architecture • Pillars • Lion Capital of Asoka • Stupas • Barabar Caves

  9. Religion- Jainism • Religious transformation of government, due to Chandragupta • Samrat Samprati is known to have built 125,000 Jain Temples across India. • Samrat Samprati sent messengers & preachers to Greece, Persia & middle-east for the spread of Jainism.

  10. Religion- Buddhism • Stopped military force • Spread Buddhism • Construction of infrastructure, increased trade, exploration and artistic exploration

  11. Religion- Brahmanism • Religious freedom and tolerance • Clearly-defined position in society lead to stability • Philosophy of “ahimsa”, lead to improved law enforcement

  12. Religion- General • Promise of Nirvana encouraged Mauryans to follow very constricting rules • Rules and principles of self- improvement and non-violence resulted in effective government control, leading to stability. • Focus on Enlightenment

  13. Economy • Arthashastra • Standardized currency and tax-system • Infrastructure and trade diplomats sponsored by government • Private enterprise

  14. Economy • Controlled Khyber Pass • Trade with Greece, Hellenistic Kingdoms and Malaysian Peninsula

  15. Social Systems • Extended family smallest social unit • High-point for women in ancient India • Some slavery • Very little use of caste system

  16. Bibliography • “Maurya Empire." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 28 Sept. 2010. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurya_Empire>. • "Early Hinduism." Ancient India. The British Museam. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/>. •  "Historical Vedic Religion." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedic_Brahmanism>. •  "Indian Mythology - Hindu Mythology Articles, Facts @ Indian Divinity.com VISHNU." Webonautics: Web Design & Web Development | Information | Online Resources. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://www.webonautics.com/mythology/vishnu.html>. •  "Maurya Empire - Timeline of the Maurya Empire." Ancient / Classical History - Ancient Greece & Rome & Classics Research Guide. 18 Sept. 2006. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/bl/bl_time_mauryakings.htm>. •  "Physiographic Map of India, India Physiographic Map." India Map, Map of India. 22 May 2003. Web. 29 Sept. 2010. <http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/india/physiographic.htm>. • "The Mauryan Empire." A Complete Reference on the History of India. 21 Mar. 2010. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://indianhistoryataglance.blogspot.com/2010/03/mauryan-empire.html>. • "The Mauryan History Society and Culture." History Tution,History of Ancient India. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://www.historytution.com/the_mauryan_empire/society_and_culture.html>. • Spielvogel, Jackson J., and Duiker. World History. Fourth Edition. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2008. 41-42. • Verma, Rajesh. "Social Structure of Ancient India." MairRajputs. Web. 03 Oct. 2010. <http://mairrajputs.tripod.com/structure.html>. (QUOTE!!!)

  17. Bibliography • "The Mauryan Administration." India Information Portal. Web. 30 Sept. 2010. <http://www.indiaandindians.com/india_history/mauryan_administration.php>. • "Mauryan Empire: Encyclopedia - Mauryan Empire." Enlightenment - The Experience Festival. Web. 30 Sept. 2010. <http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Mauryan_Empire/id/1896014>. • "RES GESTAE Part 6 :Mauryan Empire - Total War Center Forums." Total War Center - Home. Web. 01 Oct. 2010. <http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49911>. • "Mauryan Empire." Mauryan. Web. 01 Oct. 2010. <http://www.iscanmyfood.com/hd/index.php?t=Mauryan empire>. • "Mauryan Empire, Mauryan Dynasty, Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Ashoka, Ashoka'S Dhamma." All about India. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://india.mapsofindia.com/the-country/ancient-history/mauryan-rulers.html>. • "Mauryan Art,mauryan Empire,mauryan Dynasty,mauryan Architecture,mauryan Empire Art Objects in Mauryan Period." Civil Services India. Web. 02 Oct. 2010. <http://www.civilserviceindia.com/subject/History/prelims/mauryanart.html>. • "Mauryan Empire Timeline, Features,economic, Political Structure of Mauryan Empire." Indianchild.com. Web. 04 Oct. 2010. <http://www.indianchild.com/mauryan_empire.htm>. • "Mauryan Empire, Mauryan Dynasty, Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Ashoka, Ashoka'S Dhamma." All about India. Web. 04 Oct. 2010. <http://india.mapsofindia.com/the-country/ancient-history/mauryan-rulers.html>.

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