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Golden Age of Maurya India

Golden Age of Maurya India. India. Do you recognize which modern nation the Mauryan empire was located in?. 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.

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Golden Age of Maurya India

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  1. Golden Age of Maurya India

  2. India Do you recognize which modern nation the Mauryan empire was located in?

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. Absolute Rule: The belief that a ruler must have complete control over its people.

  6. The Science of Material Gain Chandragupta believed “The Science of Material Gain” gave him the right to rule over people with complete control.

  7. Conquering the Land Chandragupta commanded a huge army to control his subjects.

  8. India’s Secret Weapons In Ancient India- Elephants were used as weapons in battle to strike fear into the hearts of the enemies.

  9. 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.

  10. Battle of Kalinga King Asoka converted to Buddhism after witnessing this bloody battle of Kalinga.

  11. King Asoka • became a religiously • tolerant ruler • Asoka respected all • religions • Asoka ruled a vast • empire bordered on the North by the huge Himalayan Mountains

  12. King Asoka encouraged teachers to spread Buddhism throughout India and beyond.

  13. 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.

  14. Do Now: Check to see that you have this information in your Cornell notes. • 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

  15. Step 4 Lesson Complete • Be sure to save your Cornell notes in your U:// drive as instructed . • Then turn in the notes into your teacher’s “Inbox” in the teacher folder. • Note to you: your quiz will be over more than just vocabulary!!!

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