1. Classical India

2. Political Indus Valley Civilizations Kinship/Kingdoms
Caste system - barrier to political unity
Emergence of 1st Centralized Empire

3. Mauryan Empire (324-184BCE) Location Economy/Wealth Government
Interactions/Conquests
Advancements
Religion (Ashoka)

4. Gupta Empire (320-550BCE) Location Economy/Wealth Government
Interactions/Conquests
Decline in trade
Advancements
Religion

5. Why did they fall? Mauryan: Gupta: Weakened Dynastic disputes
Pressure from attack from NW
Gupta:
Weakened
Defense too costly
Pressure from attack from NW