HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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the development of better ships
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the rapid growth of the population
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the construction of a network of roads
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the establishment of colleges and universities
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Mauryan and Gupta Empires’ political unity and internal peace encouraged the expansion of trade networks in India. During Ashoka’s reign, the government built major roadways, and the Mauryan international network of trade expanded.
Detailed explanation-2: -How did the Gupta Empire profit from trade routes? Trade routes enabled trade to flourish, cities grew along the trade routes and they benefited from pilgrimages and shrines.
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: -During the Gupta empire-from about 320 to 550 CE-emperors used Hinduism as a unifying religion and helped popularize it by promoting educational systems that included Hindu teachings; they also gave land to brahmins. The Gupta emperors helped make Hinduism the most popular religion on the Indian subcontinent.