HIST 010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Government Cut, Porus, Emperor Gaozu Of Han
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Two greatest empires yet seen in history arose at the same time: india and china. Never been unified; always divided into numerous hostile kingdoms constantly at wa. Late 300s bce: 16 major indian kingdoms with some smaller ones. Chandragupta maurya (346-298 bce) from magada (e. india) At this time, no written history (not much information survived) Known: from royal family of magada and was a teen when he participated in a. Failed revolt and chandragupta was forced to leave magada: fled nw an area) At age 20 under safety of porus, alexander the great came and invaded india i. Legend: chandragupta inspired by alexander"s success and wanted to ac. Porus leads army against alexander (last major battle of alexander"s care. Chandragupta fought in porus"s army and met alexander after bat. Alexander impressed with porus"s bravery, so left porus in charge behalf of alexander)
