1. Empires of India

3. Maurya Empire ( BC)
Chandragupta- Ruler who established the first great Indian empire
Kept order through rigid bureaucracy to carry out his commands

4. Asoka Fought bloody wars to increase size of kingdom
Changed - paved the way for the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia

5. Division
Asoka dies 185 BC
Mauryan Empire began a slow decline

6. Golden Age of Guptas
Peace and Prosperity
Spread of Hinduism

7. Golden Age of Guptas Advances in Learning
Developed decimal system and the concept of zero
Medicinal herbs

8. Golden Age of Guptas
Architecture
Temples
Stupas

9. Golden Age of Guptas
Carvings
Paintings of Ajanta
Literature