2. Mauryan Empire
• India's "Golden Age“
• A time of great wealth,
but also a time of great
violence.
• India would become
united under one ruler
during this empire's What is a golden age?
reign.
3. Chandragupta’s Rule
• Around 323 B.C., a great empire emerged in
northern India.
• First King of the empire was Chandragupta.
• He believed in absolute power over the people he
conquered.
• Under his reign India prospered and enjoyed great
success.
.
14. The Collapse of the Mauryan Empire
• Asoka and his rule are remembered in the modern
Indian flag.
• The wheel of law, or Dharma Chakra, is on many of
Asoka's pillars and has been the focal point of India's
flag since 1947.
15. Do you know these terms....
Know these as well:
• Absolute Power: • Asoka
a ruler’s complete • Chandragupta
control over the • Himalaya Mts.
people.
• Elephant Army
• Convert:
• Kalinga
A change in belief
(religious belief) of a • Dharma Chakra
person. • Mauryan Empire