a.Chandragupta- Ruler who established the first great Indian empire

i.Kept order through rigid bureaucracy to carry out his commands

Fought bloody wars to increase size of kingdom

Changed - paved the way for the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia

Asoka dies 185 BC• Mauryan Empire began a slow decline

a. Peace and Prosperity

Spread of Hinduism

Advances in Learning

•Developed decimal system and the concept of zero

•Medicinal herbs

Architecture•Temples•Stupas

Carvings Paintings of Ajanta Literature