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Ancient Indian History

This document discusses several topics in ancient Indian history including the evolution of Jainism and Buddhism, Alexander's campaign in India, the Maurya Dynasty, and society and economy during the Mauryas. It describes key figures like Mahavira and the teachings of Buddha. It also outlines important rulers from the Maurya Dynasty like Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and the emperor Ashoka who adopted non-violence after the bloody Kalinga war.

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Ancient Indian History

This document discusses several topics in ancient Indian history including the evolution of Jainism and Buddhism, Alexander's campaign in India, the Maurya Dynasty, and society and economy during the Mauryas. It describes key figures like Mahavira and the teachings of Buddha. It also outlines important rulers from the Maurya Dynasty like Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and the emperor Ashoka who adopted non-violence after the bloody Kalinga war.

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Ancient Indian History

Economic life ......................................................................................................................................... 92

Religion & Philosophy ........................................................................................................................... 93

Science & Technology............................................................................................................................ 94

28. ACHIEVEMENTS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY .......................................................................... 95

Upanishads ........................................................................................................................................... 95

Bhagavad-Gita ....................................................................................................................................... 96

29. EVOLUTION OF JAINISM .................................................................................................... 98

Jainism .................................................................................................................................................. 98

Mahavira ............................................................................................................................................... 99

Jain’s Mythology ................................................................................................................................. 101

30. EVOLUTION OF BUDDHISM ............................................................................................. 102

Teachings of Buddha ........................................................................................................................... 103

Jainism vs. Buddhism .......................................................................................................................... 104

31. ALEXANDER’S CAMPAIGN IN INDIA.................................................................................. 106

Alexander Expeditions in India ............................................................................................................ 107

Alexander's Retreat ............................................................................................................................. 108

32. MAURYA DYNASTY .......................................................................................................... 110

Chandragupta Maurya ........................................................................................................................ 112

Bindusara (300-273 B.C.) ..................................................................................................................... 114

Ashoka (273-232 B.C.) ......................................................................................................................... 114

33. KALINGA WAR & ITS IMPACT ........................................................................................... 117

Ashoka's Dhamma............................................................................................................................... 117

Decline of Mauryan Empire ................................................................................................................. 119

34. SOCIETY & ECONOMY DURING MAURYAS ....................................................................... 121

Classes of Society ................................................................................................................................ 121

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