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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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By Amy Zimmerman and Kathleen MacNabb
322 to 185 BCE After Alexander the
Great Chandragupta Maurya
captured Alexander’s former states
Himalayan mountain range
Punjab Plain and the Thar desert
Chin Hills and Kachin Hills
CentralizedLarge staff
Tax collection, trade and commerce, vital statistics, welfare of foreigners, maintaining public places
Organized armyProvinces
DistrictsVillages
321 B.C.E. – 297 B.C.E.
United India
Time of economic growth
268 B.C.E. – 232 B.C.E.
Converted to Buddhism
Dharma
Increased infrastructure
Empire declines after Asoka’s
death
Kautilya
ArthasastraScience of Politics
Machiavelli’s Prince
PillarsLion Capital of AsokaStupasBarabar Caves
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.
321-297Chandragupta Maurya
297-272 Bindusara
268-232 Asoka
232-224 Dasaratha
224-215 Samprati
215-202 Salisuka
202-195 Devavarman
195-187 Satadhanvan
187-180 Brihadratha
Stopped military forceSpread BuddhismConstruction of
infrastructure, increased trade, exploration and artistic exploration
321-297Chandragupta Maurya
297-272 Bindusara
268-232 Asoka
232-224 Dasaratha
224-215 Samprati
215-202 Salisuka
202-195Devavarman
195-187Satadhanvan
187-180Brihadratha
Religious freedom and tolerance
Clearly-defined position in society lead to stability
Philosophy of “ahimsa”, lead to improved law enforcement
321-297Chandragupta Maurya
297-272 Bindusara
268-232 Asoka
232-224 Dasaratha
224-215 Samprati
215-202 Salisuka
202-195Devavarman
195-187Satadhanvan
187-180Brihadratha
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
ArthashastraStandardized currency and
tax-systemInfrastructure and trade
diplomats sponsored by government
Private enterprise
Controlled Khyber PassTrade with Greece, Hellenistic Kingdoms and
Malaysian Peninsula
Extended family smallest social unitHigh-point for women in ancient IndiaSome slaveryVery little use of caste system
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