9. Ashoka’s Government Utilized tightly organized bureaucracy Rock and Pillar Edicts – imperial laws based on Buddhist values Set up a central treasury to oversee collection of taxes – used to support officials soldiers, others Established capital city at Pataliputra Stable government led to growing economy and expansion of agriculture Built system of roads that connected major cities
26. Medicine Literature Mathematics Astronomy Printed medicinal guides 1000 diseases classified Plastic Surgery C-sections performed Inoculations 500 healing plants identified Decimal System Concept of Zero PI = 3.1416 Kalidasa Solar Calendar The earth is round Gupta India Gupta Achievements Mahabbarata Ramayana
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29. Gupta Review Draw another frame to the cartoon that reflects why the Gupta is a Classic Empire.