1. Harappa and Monhenjo-Daro

2. ARYAN INVASION!!! AHHH!
After the Harappan civilization collapsed, another group of people called the Aryans began settling in the region. They became a new civilization.
The Aryans were nomads that came from central Asia and began moving into the Indus River valley around 1500 B.C.
Aryan Migration B.C.

3. History, B. C. 1200 B.C., Aryan Invasion 563-483 B. C., Gautama Buddha
326 B. C., Alexander the Great, invades India.
300 B. C. Chandragupta Maurya
272 B. C. Emperor Asoka, spread of Buddhism.

4. Mauryan Dynasty Drove out foreigners made capital in Ganges Valley
Chandragupta ( B.C.)
Ashoka ( B.C.)
Drove out foreigners made capital in Ganges Valley
Cruel Ruler
Feared assassination
Greatest ruler in history of India (Kalinga)
Converted to Buddhism
Kingdom prospered trade and mass expansion
After death—India=disunity

5. Kushan Kingdom Modern day Afghanistan Nomadic warriors
Gained wealth/Silk Road

6. Mauryan and Gupta Achievements I. MATH
Decimal system
Hindu-Arabic numbers
Concept of zero
Easier calc.

7. Mauryan and Gupta Achievements II. MEDICINE
Diagnose and treat ailments (using natural minerals)
Advanced surgery
Set broken bones
Inoculation—inject w/small dose of virus  build defense

8. Mauryan and Gupta Achievements III. SCIENCE
Astronomers
Could predict moon and solar eclipses
Observation and record-keeping

9. National Flag Saffron, White and Green
Ashoka Wheel, blue color = wheel of life in movement and death in stagnation
Saffron = courage, sacrifice, unification
White = purity and truth
Green = faith