1. (321 BCE - 185 BCE)

3. 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

4. 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

5. The Mauryan Empire collapsed after the death of Asoka

6. “Golden Age of India”

7. It was during this time that the government went back to Hinduism

8. Reunified the Indian lands under one rule

9. Brought the Gupta Empire to the height of it’s power

10. 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

11. Gupta Empire= Hindu Empire