Classical India
Political Indus Valley Civilizations Kinship/Kingdoms Caste system - barrier to political unity Emergence of 1st Centralized Empire
Mauryan Empire (324-184BCE) Location Economy/Wealth Government Interactions/Conquests Advancements Religion (Ashoka)
Gupta Empire (320-550BCE) Location Economy/Wealth Government Interactions/Conquests Decline in trade Advancements Religion
Why did they fall? Mauryan: Gupta: Weakened Dynastic disputes Pressure from attack from NW Gupta: Weakened Defense too costly Pressure from attack from NW