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Mauryan Empire

Mauryan Empire. First empire to unify India (322-184 BC) Founded by Chandragupta Maurya, grandfather of Asoka Maurya Chandragupta followed a political guidebook called the Arthasastra. Emperor Asoka. Rise to power Conquest of Kalinga Conversion to Buddhism and Asoka’s Edicts.

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Mauryan Empire

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  1. Mauryan Empire First empire to unify India (322-184 BC) Founded by Chandragupta Maurya, grandfather of Asoka Maurya Chandragupta followed a political guidebook called the Arthasastra

  2. Emperor Asoka • Rise to power • Conquest of Kalinga • Conversion to Buddhism and Asoka’s Edicts

  3. Edicts of Asoka video (4 mins)http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/gallery/photos/6.html

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