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Indian Dynasties
Indian Dynasties
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History
9th Grade
02/21/2013

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Chandragupta Maurya
Definition
Started the Maurya Dynasty
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Irrigation
Definition
To bring water to farm lands
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Dynasty
Definition
Family who rules an area and passes down power to rule to other family – usually the leader’s son if he has one
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Prosper
Definition
To do well – to be successful
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Asoka
Definition
Leader of India who converted and spread Buddhism
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Religious Toleration
Definition
To allow people to practice their own religion
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Missionary
Definition
Someone who tries to spread their religion
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Gupta Empire
Definition
The Golden Age of India because of the Peace, Prosperity and achievements
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Mongols
Definition
Invaded India and destroyed the Gupta Empire
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Akbar the Great
Definition
Mughal Leader – known as the Great Compromiser because he allowed religious toleration and Hindus in Government
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Taj Mahal
Definition
Famous Mughal building that was built as a monument to Sultan Shah Jahan’s wife
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Sultan
Definition
Muslim leader of India – like a king
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Mughal Empire
Definition
Muslim Empire that controlled India from 1526 to about 1826
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