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Maurya Empire
322-185 BCE
First pan-Indian empire that unified the subcontinent under Chandragupta Maurya and reached its zenith under Emperor Ashoka
10
Rulers
137
Years
8
Battles
Capital:Pataliputra
Notable Rulers
Chandragupta Maurya
Bindusara
Ashoka the Great
Key Achievements
Unified India
Spread Buddhism
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Gupta Empire
320-550 CE
Golden Age of Indian culture, witnessing unprecedented growth in arts, science, literature, and mathematics
12
Rulers
230
Years
6
Battles
Capital:Pataliputra
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Chandragupta I
Samudragupta
Chandragupta II
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Golden Age
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Mughal Empire
1526-1857 CE
Islamic empire known for architectural marvels, cultural synthesis, and administrative excellence
19
Rulers
331
Years
15
Battles
Capital:Delhi/Agra
Notable Rulers
Babur
Akbar the Great
Shah Jahan
Key Achievements
Taj Mahal
Cultural synthesis
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Maratha Empire
1674-1818 CE
Hindu empire that challenged Mughal dominance and pioneered guerrilla warfare tactics
15
Rulers
144
Years
22
Battles
Capital:Raigad/Pune
Notable Rulers
Shivaji Maharaj
Bajirao I
Madhavrao Peshwa
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Naval power
Guerrilla warfare
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Chola Dynasty
300 BCE-1279 CE
South Indian maritime empire with extensive trade networks across Southeast Asia
25
Rulers
1579
Years
18
Battles
Capital:Thanjavur
Notable Rulers
Rajaraja I
Rajendra I
Kulottunga I
Key Achievements
Naval empire
Temple architecture
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Vijayanagara Empire
1336-1646 CE
Last great Hindu empire of South India, known for Hampi's architectural splendor
20
Rulers
310
Years
12
Battles
Capital:Hampi
Notable Rulers
Harihara I
Bukka Raya I
Krishnadevaraya
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Hampi architecture
Trade prosperity
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Emperor Ashoka
304-232 BCE
Mauryan emperor who embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War and promoted non-violence across his vast empire
Pataliputra
Maurya
Buddhism
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Emperor
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Akbar the Great
1542-1605 CE
Third Mughal emperor known for religious tolerance, administrative reforms, and cultural synthesis
Agra
Mughal
Tolerance
Reform
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Emperor
5/5
Chhatrapati Shivaji
1630-1680 CE
Founder of the Maratha Empire and master of guerrilla warfare tactics against Mughal dominance
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Kalinga War
c. 261 BCE
Decisive and brutal battle that led to Emperor Ashoka's transformation and conversion to Buddhism
Kalinga (Odisha)
Maurya
Buddhism
Transformation
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Battle
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First Battle of Panipat
1526 CE
Babur's decisive victory over Ibrahim Lodi that established the Mughal Empire in India
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Indian Rebellion of 1857
1857-1858 CE
First major uprising against British colonial rule, marking the beginning of India's independence movement
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British Raj
Independence
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Taj Mahal
1632-1653 CE
Iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal
Agra
Mughal
Architecture
Love
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City
4/5
Hampi
1336-1565 CE
Former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning ruins
Karnataka
Vijayanagara
UNESCO
Ruins
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Monument
4/5
Ajanta Caves
2nd century BCE - 6th century CE
Buddhist cave temples famous for their exquisite paintings and sculptures depicting Buddhist philosophy
Maharashtra
Buddhism
Art
Caves
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