The Mauryan Empire had a huge influence on India, it became a unified state because of the Mauryan Empire. Buddhism spread throughout the country. India hugely enjoyed the prosperity. When people think of the Mauryan Empire,Chandragupta’s grandson, Asoka, comes up. Asoka is known for fighting wars. He is also known for being a Buddhist.
The rise of the Mauryan Empire was that a leader named Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nanda Empire.Chandragupta found out about the Nanda from his famous Brahman teacher, Kautilya. Chandragupta set up an army similar to Alexander the Great. With this power, he expanded it all around India. He controlled the whole Northern part of the what is now today Assam.
Even though their were many cities that were scattered throughout the ganges and euphrates river.The one that hold the most power was Magadha.The only reason was because of where they lived They had complete control over the rivers and had the advantage of the wealthy of oil and natural resources.After Chandragupta Maurya became king of Magadah.In about fiftheen years, he ruled all of northern India, Afghanistan.The type of government was monarchy under Chandragupta
The empire became a fully civilized nation. They regulated trade, gave out taxes, standardized weights and measures and commerce flourished during this time.They were also giving shelter to their people.One day, Chandragupta decided to retire from being emperor and gave to his son.
The fall of the Mauryan Empire was caused by the death of Ashoka Maurya, which rose economical difficulties and government couldn't pay for the systems of court causing chaos in the modern society. They began debasing the currency by making more coins than the actual money they had. The empire lost its grip because of this and disappeared by 185 BC(E).
The most honored maurya emperor was Chandragupta’s grandson, Asoka. Asoka fought a war to conquer the Deccan region of Kalinga. Asoka was horrified at the slaughter of more than 100,000 people. The deaths horrified him so much that he turned his back on further conquest and converted to Buddhism. After the death of Asoka the empire declined, rival princes fought for power. The unity of the empire shattered.
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Couerell, Arthur, Ed. The Encyclopedia Of Ancient Civilizations. New York. Penguin books, 1980. Print.
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The rise of the Mauryan Empire was that a leader named Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nanda Empire.Chandragupta found out about the Nanda from his famous Brahman teacher, Kautilya. Chandragupta set up an army similar to Alexander the Great. With this power, he expanded it all around India. He controlled the whole Northern part of the what is now today Assam.
Even though their were many cities that were scattered throughout the ganges and euphrates river.The one that hold the most power was Magadha.The only reason was because of where they lived They had complete control over the rivers and had the advantage of the wealthy of oil and natural resources.After Chandragupta Maurya became king of Magadah.In about fiftheen years, he ruled all of northern India, Afghanistan.The type of government was monarchy under Chandragupta
The empire became a fully civilized nation. They regulated trade, gave out taxes, standardized weights and measures and commerce flourished during this time.They were also giving shelter to their people.One day, Chandragupta decided to retire from being emperor and gave to his son.
The fall of the Mauryan Empire was caused by the death of Ashoka Maurya, which rose economical difficulties and government couldn't pay for the systems of court causing chaos in the modern society. They began debasing the currency by making more coins than the actual money they had. The empire lost its grip because of this and disappeared by 185 BC(E).
The most honored maurya emperor was Chandragupta’s grandson, Asoka. Asoka fought a war to conquer the Deccan region of Kalinga. Asoka was horrified at the slaughter of more than 100,000 people. The deaths horrified him so much that he turned his back on further conquest and converted to Buddhism. After the death of Asoka the empire declined, rival princes fought for power. The unity of the empire shattered.
Works Cited
Elis, Elizabeth Gaynor and Esler, Anthony. World History. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc. Print.
Couerell, Arthur, Ed. The Encyclopedia Of Ancient Civilizations. New York. Penguin books, 1980. Print.
“The Rise and Fall of the Mauryan Empire”. Studymode.com 07 2008. 2008. 07 2008 <http://www.studymode.com/essays/The-Rise-And-Fall-of-the-18023.html>.
Barua, Santosh. "Emperor Ashoka for Theravada Buddhism." Nirvanapeace. Nirvana Peace Foundations, 5 Mar. 2014. Web. 14 Oct. 2014. <http://nirvanapeace.com/english/heritage/eastern-history-heritage/371#.VD1RxrctDcs>.
"History of India" 27 February 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://history.howstuffworks.com/asian-history/history-of-india.htm> 14 October 2014.
Muntone, Stephanie. "The Mauryan Empire and Gupta Empire." Education. Education.com Inc., 3 Feb. 2012. Web. 16 Oct. 2014. <http://www.education.com/study-help/article/ancient-history-india-mauryan-gupta-empire/>.