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Ancient India

Ancient India. Geography. The northern plain was fertilized and well watered by the Indus and the Ganges The Deccan Plateau, dry, and sparsely populated The coastal plains, flat land along the east and west coasts where farming, fishing and trading can occur. Mauryan Empire.

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Ancient India

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  1. Ancient India

  2. Geography • The northern plain was fertilized and well watered by the Indus and the Ganges • The Deccan Plateau, dry, and sparsely populated • The coastal plains, flat land along the east and west coasts where farming, fishing and trading can occur

  3. Mauryan Empire • Chandragupta Maurya first gained power in the Ganges Valley. • With his army, he soon conquered much of northern India and the Deccan Plateau. • The Maurya dynasty ruled over the first united Indian empire from 321 B.C. to 185 B.C..

  4. Government • Officials collected taxes and oversaw the the building of roads, harbors which helped trade to flourish. • The Maurya dynasty set up an efficient bureaucracy and a strong government • Other officials managed government-owned factories and shipyards.

  5. Asoka and Reform - Chandragupta’s grandson ruled differently. Horrified of brutality Asoka denied further conquest and became buddhist. - Wanted to rule by moral example rather than violence. He sent buddhist missionaries across India but was tolerant in other beliefs. - Asoka’s empire united his diverse people and brought peace and prosperity however after his death the empire declined.

  6. Contributions/ Achievements - United much of India for the first time. There was peace prosperity and trade flourished. - Had schools and a library learning was very advanced. - Spread Buddhist religion by the means of missionary activity.

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