Chandragupta I‚ there was a struggle for succession in which Samudragupta prevailed. It is said that Samudragupta became the ruler after subduing his rival Kacha‚ an obscure prince of the dynasty. He ranks with Ashoka‚ though in fundamentals both differed radically from each other. ’While Ashoka’ says R.K. Mukerjee‚’stands for peace and non-violence‚ Samudragupta for the opposite principle of war and aggression. The one had contempt for conquests‚ the other had a passion for them’.[2] The Maurya Empire
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vast beauty. Sanchi Stupa is located in Sanchi that falls in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The Stupa is a dome shaped mound‚ surrounded by a circumferential pathway. The Stupa contains several chambers‚ which contains the relics of Buddha. Emperor Ashoka commissioned the original structure of the Stupa. The Stupa was once a reliquary mound‚ however‚ the stupa has now become a purely symbolic monument. The Stupa is 120 feet across‚ excluding the railing and umbrella it is also 54 feet tall. The first
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When the Persians‚ Greeks‚ and Kushans conquered India they influenced the country significantly. Under Persian control around 513 B.C.E‚ new trade connections where established. The emperor Darius had contact between India and the near east of the country. Persian influences created new concepts‚ techniques‚ and materials into India. The Persians also influenced India by creating numerous viral states. During the invasion of alexander the great‚ the Greeks conquered the northwest of India from
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During the Sata Yug‚ the Kathmandu valley was a huge bowl of placid water‚ cradled by hills and mountains. The lake was home of the Naags‚ the serpent gods. Then one day a God descended to the lake and cleaved a pass through the mountains with his sword. The pass is called Kotwal‚ Kotbar or Kotpal. The water gushed out‚ emptying the lake and leaving behind a fertile valley. This valley would eventually be the site of not only kings but also great spiritual and religious activity for centuries to
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had conquered--not only Italy or the immediate area of Rome. This greatly expanded the monotheistic Christianity through a pagan empire‚ gaining converts. You can also note political advocation for Buddhism from Ashoka as an example of the entertwining of politics and religion. Ashoka was a devout Buddhist who wished to spread his faith throughout the world. He built residences for Buddhist minks and donated to “viharas” and “mathas.” He inspired monks to compose religious texts and constructed
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When asked to write a report on an individual that influenced world history up until 1500‚ I knew exactly who to choose‚ the Buddha. The Buddha contributed to history in many different ways. Not only did he create what is now the fourth largest religion in the world‚ but he also helped to spread peace throughout the world. Without the Buddha’s influence and the influence of Buddhism‚ many empires may not have developed the way that they did and many other religions may not have developed at all.
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Zhou: had alliance system with regional princes and nobles (feudalism) - eventually princes disregarded the central government. Extended territory of China to Middle Kingdom (between Huang He and Yangtze). Mandate of Heaven- justification for Chinese Imperial rule. Banned human sacrifice and standard language was Mandarin. Shi Huangdi: First emperor during the Qin dynasty. He ended the feudal system. Expanded the territory of China south. Started to build the Great Wall to guard against invasions
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secretary of Ranjith‚ instigates him to do illegal things. Sujitha is loyal to Ranjith‚ helps a lot to his political activities. Though Ranjith was to marry her‚ decides to marry Ashoka‚ the daughter of Sarath Mudalali‚ to enhance the power & wealth‚ under the instruction of Sam. After the marriage Ranjith realizes‚ Ashoka is suffering from mental decease. It causes to crack their marriage life. Ranjith receive a chance to be a candidate of next general election. Both Ranjith & Sam plan a lot to achieve
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green. On the middle of white part there is a wheel or Chakra in the model of the Dharma Chakra of the noble emperor Ashoka the Great. The flag originally belonged to the Indian National Congress. In 1931 when this flag was adopted‚ it had a spinning wheel on the middle. But when it was chosen to be our national flag‚ the spinning wheel was replaced by the Dharma Chakra of Ashoka. It is a sin to consider the national flag as a piece of ordinary cloth. The flag has great meaning and significance
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conquered all N. lands * Kautalya – advisor of government * Arthashastra- book created to show principles of government and their power * Created a bureaucratic admin system * Son succeeded him in 297 bce. * Ashoka-grandson of Chandragupta * Reigned 268-232 bce * Gained the last piece of land‚ Kalinga. * Important to trade (from sea & land) * Conqueror > governor * Created the capital city of pataliputra
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