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4442296294Gupta Empire (3)Powerful Indian state based, like its Mauryan predecessor, in the Ganges Valley. It controlled most of the Indian subcontinent through a combination of military force and its prestige as a center of sophisticated culture.0
4442296295Mauryan empire (2)Indian empire founded by Chandragupta, beginning with his kingdom in northeastern India and spreading to most of northern and central India1
4442296296Indus Valley (1)located in modern Pakistan; also known as Harappan Culture (including Mohenjo-Daro); highly advanced organized: sewer system, grid streets, uniform building construction, all examples of centralized government2
4442296297Caste systema set of rigid social categories that determined not only a person's occupation and economic potential, but also his or her position in society3
4442296298Hinduisma body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme beingof many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a4
4442296299Chandra GuptaWho: Ruler and founder of the Gupta Dynasty. What: Unified all the provinces in the Ganges Valley. Where: Ganges Valley, north India. When: ~320-?. Why: Founded the Golden Age in India5
4442296300Janisma version of hinduism, achieve moksha by giving up all worldly things and controlling actions, based on the teachings of a man named Mahavira6
4442296301Siddhartha GautamaFounder of Buddism; born a prince; left his father's wealth to find the cause of human suffering; also know as Buddha7
4442296302Delhi Sultanate (4)The Islamic kingdom set up in northern India in c. 1000 CE, they generally persecuted the Hindus, they would rule the north of India here until the coming of the Mongols in c. 1400, CE8
4442296303Mughal Empire (5)an Islamic imperial power that ruled a large portion of Indian subcontinent which began in 1526, invaded and ruled most of Hindustan (South Asia) by the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and ended in the mid-19th century. Considered a pendulum the way they switched back and forth from trying to appease the Hindu majority and Muslim minority.9
4442296304AkbarThe most famous Muslim ruler of India during the period of Mughal rule. Famous for his religious tolerance, his investment in rich cultural feats, and the creation of a centralized governmental administration, which was not typical of ancient and post-classical India.10
4442296305Sepoy rebellionThe revolt of Indian soldiers in 1857 against certain practices that violated religious customs; also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. Mostly because of the fat used in the cartridges of ammo.11
4442296306Decolonization of IndiaMostly non-violent before British left, thanks to Gandhi. British provided some guidance by dividing into India and Pakistan. Bloodbath after British left between Hindus, Muslims, and Suffis. India policy of non-alignment.12

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