Indian Empires - HMH

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  1. 2. A nomadic group from Central Asia whose invasions weakened the Gupta Empire in the 400s AD.
  2. 5. A monumental tomb built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 1600s as a tribute to his wife, one of the most famous examples of Mughal architecture.
  3. 10. A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
  4. 11. A famous Mughal emperor known for his military conquests and religious tolerance policies.
  5. 12. The grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who became king and expanded the Mauryan Empire; later converted to Buddhism.
  6. 14. The first emperor of the Gupta Empire, who established the Gupta dynasty in northern India.
  7. 16. Empire A powerful empire in India, established by Babur in 1526, known for its cultural achievements and monumental architecture.
  8. 17. Relating to a system of government where decisions are made by officials rather than elected representatives, often involving complex administrative procedures.
  9. 18. Official orders or proclamations, often engraved on stone pillars, like those created by Asoka to promote Buddhist teachings.
  10. 19. An ancient Indian religion that teaches non-violence, non-possessiveness, and respect for all living things.
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  1. 1. A military leader who founded the Mauryan Empire in northern India in the 320s BC.
  2. 3. An empire founded by Chandragupta Maurya in northern India that lasted for about 150 years.
  3. 4. A renowned ancient university in India established by the Gupta Empire, known for its Buddhist studies and intellectual contributions.
  4. 6. Relating to trade or commerce; often used to describe the economic activities that were part of the empire's prosperity.
  5. 7. Hired soldiers who fought for a foreign power for money rather than for a cause.
  6. 8. A hierarchical social system in India that categorized people based on their birth, occupation, and social status.
  7. 9. The social divisions within the caste system, often linked to specific occupations.
  8. 13. A powerful Indian empire that arose after the Mauryan Empire, known for its cultural and scientific achievements.
  9. 15. A Mughal emperor who reversed his predecessor Akbar's tolerant policies, leading to religious conflict and the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire.
  10. 17. A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizing the path to enlightenment and a life of non-violence.