Golden Age of Maurya India

Do you recognize which modern nationthe 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.

• 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

Absolute Rule:The belief that a ruler must have complete

control over its people.

The Science of Material Gain

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

Conquering the LandChandragupta commanded a huge army to control his subjects.

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.

Battle of Kalinga

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

•King Asokabecame a religiouslytolerant ruler•Asoka respected allreligions •Asoka ruled a vast empire bordered on the North by the huge Himalayan Mountains

King Asoka encouraged teachers tospread Buddhism throughout India and

beyond.

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

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