First Empires of India Copyright © Clara Kim 2007. All rights reserved.

Building an Empire Empire – people, nations or states under the control of ONE ruler. Chandragupta Maurya and his army defeat the king of eastern India. Starts the Mauryan Empire 321 BC.

Chandragupta Maurya Harsh Ruler Built up a huge army Split empire into 4 provinces each ruled by a prince. His palace and capital city was beautiful

600,000 foot soldiers 30,000 soldiers on horses 9,000 elephants

HOW DO YOU KEEP UP?

Must feed them!! Must clothe them!! Must pay them!!

WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO GET THE $$$$$$$$ ?!?!?

Took ½ of farmers’ crops He heavily taxed his people

ARTHASASTRA BOOK THAT TEACHES HOW TO HOLD A VAST EMPIRE TOGETHER

BUILDING A VAST EMPIRE ARTHASASTRA BY: KAUTILYA

Asoka Chandragupta’s grandson takes throne in 269 BC Brought Mauryan Empire to its greatest height.

Asoka Spreads Buddhism In the beginning he was a fierce warrior He converts to Buddhism and starts to set up missionaries to spread Buddhism He was tolerant to other religions.

Gupta Empire After Asoka’s death, follows 500 years of trouble. Golden Age of Classical India Many contributions in literature and math

Gupta Math Most advanced math in the world Invented the modern use of The number ZERO The decimal system Aryabhata – calculated the year to 365.3586805 days

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