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Indias Empires
Chapter Introduction
This chapter will introduce you to Indias early empires. You will learn about the rulers and cultures of the Maurya and Gupta empires.
Section 1: The Maurya Empire Section 2: The Gupta Empire
Key Ideas
Chandragupta used military strategy to unite much of India for the first time.
Chandragupta developed a bureaucracy, a tax system, and a system of spies to help rule his empire.
The emperor Ashoka turned from war to peace, promoted the growth of Buddhism, and encouraged morality among his subjects.
Key Terms
bureaucracysystem of offices that carries out government rules and regulations subjectspeople under a rulers control tolerancewillingness to respect different beliefs and customs
Indias Empires
Ruling an Empire
Chandragupta divided his large empire into four regions further divided into smaller provinces. A bureaucracy of appointed officials in each region, province, and village carried out his orders. Taxes supported the army and the emperors costly lifestyle.
Indias Empires
Ruling an Empire
Chandraguptas subjects had no right to privacy or freedom of speech. Kautilyas book Arthashastra advised Chandragupta to protect his people, but also to do whatever was necessary to keep power.
Ruling an Empire
According to the Arthashastra, what made a ruler good?
Ashokas Aftermath
Ashoka ruled India for nearly 40 years.
During that time, he did much to improve life for his people.
After Ashoka died in 232 B.C., the Maurya empire declined.
Ashokas Achievements