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Ancient World History Lecture #9. Classical India. Themes. For a short time the Maurayan and Gupta empires brought integration to India. Indians developed Buddhism and Hinduism. India exported Buddhism in cross-cultural exchange.
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Ancient World HistoryLecture #9 Classical India
Themes • For a short time the Maurayan and Gupta empires brought integration to India. • Indians developed Buddhism and Hinduism. • India exported Buddhism in cross-cultural exchange.
In the first century C.E. Buddhists erected a pillar containing this frieze of a stupa housing relics of the Buddha. The stupa is surrounded by throngs of worshipers and pilgrims making music and bringing offerings to honor the Buddha.
The Bhagavad Gita • What was the Bhagavad Gita? Who were the main characters? • According to Krishna, why should Arjuna not grieve? • According to Krishna, what was Arjuna’s duty and why was it so importants? • What influence of Buddhism do you see in this document?