1. By Amy Zimmerman and Kathleen MacNabb

2.  322 to 185 BCE  After Alexander the Great  Chandragupta Maurya captured Alexander’s former states

3. Himalayan mountain range Punjab Plain and the Thar desert Chin Hills and Kachin Hills

4. Centralized Large staff Tax collection, trade and commerce, vital statistics, welfare of foreigners, maintaining public places Organized army Provinces Districts Villages

5. 321 B.C.E. – 297 B.C.E. United India Time of economic growth

6. 268 B.C.E. – 232 B.C.E. Converted to Buddhism Dharma Increased infrastructure Empire declines after Asoka’s death

7. Kautilya Arthasastra Science of Politics Machiavelli’s Prince

8. Pillars Lion Capital of Asoka Stupas Barabar Caves

9. Religious transformation of government, due to Chandragupta Samrat Samprati is known to have built 125,000 Jain Temples across India. Samrat Samprati sent messengers & preachers to Greece, Persia & middle-east for the spread of Jainism. 321-297 Chandragupta Maurya 297-272Bindusara 268-232Asoka 232-224Dasaratha 224-215Samprati 215-202Salisuka 202-195Devavarman 195-187Satadhanvan 187-180Brihadratha

10. Stopped military force Spread Buddhism Construction of infrastructure, increased trade, exploration and artistic exploration 321-297 Chandragupt a Maurya 297-272Bindusara 268-232Asoka 232-224Dasaratha 224-215Samprati 215-202Salisuka 202-195Devavarman 195-187Satadhanvan 187-180Brihadratha

11. Religious freedom and tolerance Clearly-defined position in society lead to stability Philosophy of “ahimsa”, lead to improved law enforcement 321-297 Chandragupt a Maurya 297-272Bindusara 268-232Asoka 232-224Dasaratha 224-215Samprati 215-202Salisuka 202-195Devavarman 195-187Satadhanvan 187-180Brihadratha

12. Promise of Nirvana encouraged Mauryans to follow very constricting rules Rules and principles of self- improvement and non- violence resulted in effective government control, leading to stability. Focus on Enlightenment

13. Arthashastra Standardized currency and tax- system Infrastructure and trade diplomats sponsored by government Private enterprise

14. Controlled Khyber Pass Trade with Greece, Hellenistic Kingdoms and Malaysian Peninsula

15. Extended family smallest social unit High-point for women in ancient India Some slavery Very little use of caste system

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