HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Ashoka
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Hindu
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Gupta
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Kalidasa
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Classical Age refers to the period when much of the Indian Subcontinent was reunited under the Gupta Empire (ca.
Detailed explanation-2: -How did India change during teh 500 years between the decline of the Mauryan Empire and the rise of the Gupta Empire? Central India, under the Andhrans, profited from extensive trade. Immigrants to northern India brought new languages, traditions, and customs. Some southern rulers broke away from the empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -After the Maurya Empire came to an end, India remained divided for nearly 600 years. During that time, Buddhism spread throughout India and the popularity of Hinduism declined. Around AD 320 the Gupta Dynasty took over India, once again bringing unity and prosperity to the region.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Mauryan (322-185 BCE) and Gupta (320-550 CE) empires of India united large areas of the subcontinent. Ashoka’s reign spread Buddhism far and wide, and under the Guptas, India’s arts and sciences flourished.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Mauryan Empire existed in the B.C era while the Gupta Empire in the A.D era.