Ancient rulers/empires of India

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Ancient rulers/empires of India

The Aryans Many believe Aryans wiped out Harappan civilization ??? Aryans conquered different people throughout the peninsula Established new civilization in the Indus Valley & the Ganges Plain

Aryans had no written language at first, developed over time Spoken language, Sanskrit, became dominant Indian language Aryans had many epics, long poems that celebrated their heroes When written language developed, epics, stories, and religious rituals organized into Vedas, or holy books for Hinduism.

Order The Aryan invaders established a social class system called the caste system that set up rules for different people. 5 social classes emerged in Indian society: they ate, married worked and worshipped within their own “caste”

Maurya/Ashoka’s Empire 324-183 BCE Northern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan & Ganges plain Led by Chandragupta Maurya Empire was divided into provinces ruled by governors appointed by the king Army & secret police; ruthless Hinduism & Buddhism practiced

Asoka’s Rule & Achievements Ruler Asoka converted to Buddhism & Built hospitals for humans and animals Expanded trade Planted trees/rest stops Wrote Asoka’s edicts (laws) carved on pillars Spread Buddhism across India & China Asoka’s death led to disunity

Gupta = Golden Age (Time of peace and prosperity) Gupta Dynasty Gupta = Golden Age (Time of peace and prosperity) Dates: 320-400 CE Location: N.& Central India Founder: Chandragupta II

Society Tolerance of Buddhism Trade w/ China, S.E. Asia and Mediterranean. Exported Cotton, pottery and metal ware No taxes Great Literature: Sanskrit language written Vedas and Bhagvad Gita, poet Kalidasa

Achievements/Learning Mathematics: Decimal system, Concept of zero, Arabic Numerals Medicine: Vaccine for small pox Surgery: set bones, repair facial injuries Herbal remedies

Art & Architecture: Domed Stupas: large shrines surrounded by walkways and gardens Stone Carvings: intricate details Painting rich wall murals of daily life

Decline Invasion by the Huns!!! Mongols from central Asia take over.

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