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The Political and Social Structure of Classical India

Explore the political and social structures of Classical India through dynasties like Mauryan and Gupta, analyzing key figures, religious influences, and societal norms. Witness the rise, collapse, and evolution of empires in this transformative era of Indian history.

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The Political and Social Structure of Classical India

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  1. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India

  2. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Political Development • Attempts at unification • Mauryan Dynasty • Gupta Dynasty

  3. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Unification • Result of outside invasions • Kingdom of Magadha

  4. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Chandragupta Maurya (321-297 BCE) • Founder of Mauryan Empire • Rise • Policies • Abdication

  5. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Ashoka Maurya (268-232 BCE) • Grandson of Chandragupta • Expansion of empire • Policies • Collapse of empire

  6. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Period of Disorder • Kushan Empire (1-300 CE)

  7. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • The Gupta Dynasty (320-550) • Rise of Gupta Dynasty • Comparison with Mauryan Empire • Collapse

  8. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India

  9. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India

  10. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Economy • Beginnings of urbanization • Infrastructure • Trade

  11. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Social structure • Gender relations • Caste system

  12. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Religion • Challenges to the authority of the brahmins in the 5th and 6th centuries BCE • Charvaka sect

  13. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Jainism • Emerged in the 6th century BCE • Vardhamana Mahavira • Based on the Upanishads • Principles • Influence

  14. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Buddhism • Siddharta Gautama • Dharma • Four Noble Truths • Eightfold Path

  15. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Influence of Buddhism • Mass support • Political support

  16. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Expansion of Buddhism • Mahayana Buddhism • Theravada Buddhism

  17. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India

  18. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Response of Hinduism • Adaptation to Buddhism • Epic Poems written down • Mahabharata • Ramayana • Bhagavad Gita

  19. The Political and Social Structure of Classical India • Reorganization of Hinduism • Hindu ethics become accessible to larger society • Four Aims • Results of Reorganization

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