Indian Empires: 1100 BCE – 500CE

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Indian Empires: 1100 BCE – 500CE SSWH2.A&B Indian Empires: 1100 BCE – 500CE

I. Early Aryan Migrations Beginning around 1750 BCE – the Aryans migrated from Europe into the Indo-Gangetic Plain. They brought their religious texts with them. “Vedas”

II. The Caste System Indian society was divided into very rigid social classes. Moving from a lower social class to a higher one was very rare.

III. Mauryan Empire (Chandragupta) A. For centuries, India was made up of numerous independent groups. B. It was united under the Mauryan Empire in 321 BCE.

III. Mauryan Empire (Chandragupta) C. Mauryans were led by Chandragupta He came to power by raising an army and killing the king before him. Maintained power by force.

IV. Mauryan Empire (Ashoka) A. Chandragupta’s grandson Ashoka became king next. B. Fought a war against Kalinga that cost 100,000+ lives C. Decided to rule using the teachings of Buddha

IV. Mauryan Empire (Ashoka) D. Ashoka built monuments to the Buddha all across the empire to remind people of his teachings. “Proper behavior towards servants and employees, respect for mother and father, generosity to friends, companions, relations, Brahmans, and Ascetics, and not killing living beings.

IV. Mauryan Empire (Ashoka) E. After the death of Ashoka the Mauryan Empire fell apart, and the land was taken by several different kingdoms Reflection: This statement is taken from one of Ashoka’s pillars. In what ways would believing in this teaching change the way he led his ancient empire? “All men are my children. What I desire for my own children, and I desire their welfare and happiness both in this world and the next, that I desire for all men. You do not understand to what extent I desire this, and if some of you do understand, you do not understand the full extent of my desire.”

V. Gupta Empire The second Indian empire (320-535 AD) Led by emperors: Chandra Gupta I (not related to Chandragupta Maurya) Samundra Gupta Chandra Gupta II These emperors started a “golden age” by increasing India’s wealth through trade and investing in the arts.

V. Gupta Empire

V. Gupta Empire

V. Gupta Empire