Classical India (World Civilizations, 3rd ed.)
AP World History Chapter 3: Classic Civilization: India POLITICAL Leaders, Elites State Structure War Diplomacy, Treaties Courts, Laws -Emphasis was based on religion and social structure instead of politics. The political structure was less structured and centralized compared to the Chinese. -Divisions in the civilization made a centralized political unit difficult (greater diversity). 600 B.C.E ? 16 regional states that included monarchies and republics of priests and warriors. -Alexander the Great pushed into the subcontinent and formed Batria in the Hindu Kush.