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The Rise of the Indian Empire The Golden Age The Rise of the Indian Empire

The Maurya Empire 321 BCE – 185 BCE Chandragupta Unified northern India. Defeated the Persian general Seleucus. Divided his empire into provinces, then districts, for tax assessments and law enforcement. He feared assassination [like Saddam Hussein] food tasters, slept in different rooms, etc. 301 BCE gave up his throne and became a Jain.

Asoka Religious conversion after the gruesome battle of Kalinga in 262 BCE. Dedicated his life to Buddhism. Built extensive roads Spread his edicts (laws) through erecting pillars and engraving his laws throughout the land.

Asoka’s Edicts Edicts scattered in more than 30 places (rock and pillar edicts) in India, Nepal, Pakistan, & Afghanistan. Written mostly in Sanskrit, but one was in Greek and Aramaic. 10 rock edicts. Each pillar [stupa] is 40’-50’ high. Buddhist principles dominate his laws

The Golden Age Chandra Gupta I r. 320 – 335 CE “Great King of Kings” Chandra Gupta II r. 375 - 415 CE Profitable trade with the Mediterranean world! Hindu revival. Huns invade – 450 CE