Achievements and Contributions of Indian Culture Mauryan and Gupta Empires.

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Achievements and Contributions of Indian Culture Mauryan and Gupta Empires

Mauryan Empire Bureaucratic government Religious toleration

Gupta Empire Rose from the Mauryan Empire Patriarchal society Traded with Mediterranean Sea Cultural Achievements

Chandragupta Maurya Unified much of India

Asoka Leader of Mauryan Golden Age Toleration Good Government Roads

Religion Buddhism and Hinduism flourished Caste System developed

Literature and Arts Poetry Academics Drama (plays)

Astronomy Calendar based on solar cycle Proved earth was round –solar eclipse

Mathematics Modern numerals Concept of zero- decimal system Concept of

Medicine Medical guides compiled 1,000 diseases 500 medical plants

Trade Traded with Africa, Middle East, and China –Spices –Diamonds –Sapphires –Gold –Pearls –Woods