Chapter 70: Alexander and the Wars of the Successors (second half) Flashcards
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Arthashastra
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this was an ancient political handbook written by Kautilya.
2
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Chandragupta
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he was the king of India, he came into power sometime between 325 and 321, in his own small kingdom of Maurya.
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Kautilya
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he was the man that was traditionally given credit for writing the ancient political handbook Arthashastra.
4
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Philip Arrhidaeus
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he was the half-brother of Alexander. He became king after Alexander’s death.
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Wars of the Diadochi/Wars of the Successors
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it was a war between the commander of Alexander that divided his kingdom into sections. Neither their shared race nor their shared loyalty to Alexander could stave off the inevitable drama.
