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Ch. 4 Section 4: The Maurya Empire

Ch. 4 Section 4: The Maurya Empire. Blue=Chandragupta’s Mauyra Empire Purple=Asoka’s Mauyra Empire. Maurya Empire. In 321 B.C. a new ruler came to the throne of a tiny Kingdom in northeastern India.

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Ch. 4 Section 4: The Maurya Empire

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  1. Ch. 4 Section 4: The Maurya Empire Blue=Chandragupta’s Mauyra Empire Purple=Asoka’s Mauyra Empire

  2. Maurya Empire In 321 B.C. a new ruler came to the throne of a tiny Kingdom in northeastern India. Within 35 years, this small kingdom became the giant Maurya Empire…(thanks to Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire).

  3. Founder of India’s Maurya Empire Born to a poor family & sold into slavery at a young age…but became KING later in life enjoying luxuries from all parts of Asia Believed ruler must have absolute power Commanded a huge army (who rode elephants into war) Chandragupta Maurya

  4. He ruled harshly, but he used his wealth to improve his empire (didn’t just keep it to himself) His leadership brought order and peace to his people What kind of ruler was Chandragupta?

  5. As his rule continued, he became fearful for his life (had servants taste his food for poison, slept in different rooms every night to ward off assassins, etc.) Which Chinese ruler with absolute power does this remind you of? Chandragupta Maurya continued...

  6. Economic success (wealth mostly from farming) His rule was harsh, but he improved his empire by: building new irrigation systems for farms clearing forests so more food could be produced promoting crafts and mining building a network of roads for trading Achievements from Chandragupta’s rule...

  7. Chandragupta’s (founder of the Maurya Empire) grandson Ruled from 273 B.C. to 232 B.C. (about 41 years) Name means “without sorrow” Built the greatest empire in India. Was warlike at the beginning of his rule (like his grandfather), conquering lands that were not yet his. All About Asoka...

  8. Slaughter in Kalinga (261 B.C.): Thousands of people were injured or died = Turning point in Asoka’s life He gave up war and violence after the great slaughter at Kalinga. This bloody battle, in which thousands were killed, filled him with sorrow so he gave up war and violence and he decided to free his prisoners and restore their land. Why did Asoka become a Buddhist? Kalinga

  9. To change your beliefs Asoka converted to Buddhism Convert

  10. Freedom from prejudice Asoka issued laws requiring that people be treated humanely Tolerance “Both this world and the other are hard to reach, except by great love of the law, great self-examination, great obedience, great respect, great energy.” -Asoka’s laws

  11. Once Asoka converted, he spread the message of Buddhism to the people of his Empire…here is how: He did not allow animals to be sacrificed He gave up hunting He had hospitals built for his people He had wells dug every mile beside the road so travelers and animals did not go thirsty How were Buddhist beliefs reflected in Asoka’s rule?

  12. Buddhism spreads under Asoka • Asoka sent missionaries far and wide to spread the message of Buddhism. • It spread to… • China, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Greece and North Africa

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