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(321 BCE - 185 BCE)
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First king of the Mauryan dynasty Strong central government proficient bureaucracy, a system of operating government through departments run by officials. Divided his empire into 4 provinces, each ruled by a prince
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After winning a bloody battle Asoka converted to Buddhism and was instrumental in its spread. Avoided violence and war Urged religious toleration Made roads to make travel easier
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The Mauryan Empire collapsed after the death of Asoka
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“Golden Age of India”
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It was during this time that the government went back to Hinduism
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Reunified the Indian lands under one rule
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Brought the Gupta Empire to the height of it’s power
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Established learning Women lost many of their rights Used medical instruments and performed major surgeries Advanced mathematics- developed the concept of 0 Traded extensively with the Middle East, Africa and Asia Astronomers came up with idea that the earth was round
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Gupta Empire= Hindu Empire
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