Chapter 5 Section 4 Flashcards
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Candragupta Maurya
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A military leader who seized control of Northern India in the 320s BC
He founded the Mauryan Empire which lasted 150 years
He became a Jainist monk in 301 BC and gave up the throne to his son
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Asoka
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Candragupra’s grandson became king in 270 BC
He was the strongest Mauryan emperor and extended the empire
He became Buddhist and sent missionaries into other lands to spread Buddhism
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Gupta Dynasty
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Took over around 320 AD
India was united and became prosperous. They were Hindu and promoted Hindu writings and religious practices
4
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Candra Gupta II
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Became emperor in 375 AD. Gupta society reached its high point under his rule
