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Detailed Ancient History Events Timeline: Key Milestones and Empires
333 BC - Alexander the Great's Victory Over Darius III: Establishing Macedonian Dominance
Darius III was decisively defeated by Alexander the Great.
The Macedonian Empire's influence rapidly expanded.
327 BC - Alexander's Indian Invasion: Impact on the Indian Subcontinent
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Alexander the Great's invasion of the Indian subcontinent marked a significant historical event. Although his campaign was brief, it introduced Greek influence to the region and influenced subsequent interactions between India and the West.
326 BC - King Ambhi's Surrender and the Battle of the Hydaspes River: Pivotal Conflict
Ambhi, King of Taxila, surrendered to Alexander the Great.
The fierce Battle of the Hydaspes River was fought.
321 BC - Chandragupta Maurya's Conquest of Magadha: Foundation of the Mauryan Empire
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Chandragupta Maurya's conquest of Magadha marked the beginning of the Mauryan Empire. With the guidance of his mentor Chanakya, Chandragupta laid the foundation of one of the most powerful empires in ancient India.
322 BC - Seleucid Empire's Rule in Northwestern India: Hellenistic Influence
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Following Alexander the Great's conquests, the Seleucid Empire established control over northwestern India. This period witnessed cultural exchanges between Indian and Hellenistic civilizations.
321 BC - Maurya Empire Establishment: Chandragupta Maurya's Reign Begins
Chandra Gupta Maurya established the Maurya Empire.
273 BC - Emperor Ashoka's Accession: Taking Control of the Maurya Empire
Emperor Ashoka took over the Maurya Empire.
266 BC - Ashoka's Conquests: Expansion Across South Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran
Ashoka conquered most of South Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran.
265 BC - The Battle of Kalinga: Ashoka's Transformation to Buddhism
The devastating Battle of Kalinga was fought.
After this battle, Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism.
232 BC - Ashoka's Death: Succession by Dasaratha
Ashoka died and was succeeded by Dasaratha.
230 BC - Satavahana Empire Establishment: Rise of a Powerful Dynasty
The Satavahana Empire was established.
185 BC - Shunga Dynasty's Rise: Post-Mauryan Era
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The Shunga Dynasty, founded by Pushyamitra Shunga, succeeded the Maurya Empire. It played a significant role in reviving Hinduism and traditional Indian culture after the decline of Buddhism under the later Mauryas.
200 to 100 BC - Tamil Grammar Standardization: Tholkappiyam's Influence
Tholkappiyam standardized grammar and morphology of Tamil.
184 BC - Maurya Empire Collapse: Sunga Dynasty's Emergence
The Maurya Empire collapsed with the assassination of Emperor Brihadrata.
The Sunga dynasty was established.
180 BC - Indo-Greek Kingdom Establishment: Hellenistic Rule
The Indo-Greek kingdom was established.
80 BC - Indo-Scythian Kingdom Establishment: Scythian Influence
The Indo-Scythian kingdom was established.
10 BC - Indo-Parthian Kingdom Establishment: Parthian Rule
The Indo-Parthian kingdom was established.
68 AD - Kushan Empire Establishment: Kujula Kadphises's Reign
The Kushan Empire was established by Kujula Kadphises.
78 AD - Gautamiputra Satkarni's Reign: Satavahana Power
Gautamiputra Satkarni took over the Satavahana Empire and defeated the Scythian king Vikramaditya.
240 AD - Gupta Empire Establishment by Sri-Gupta: Foundation of a Golden Age
The Gupta Empire was established by Sri-Gupta.
320 AD - Chandragupta I's Accession: Taking Control of the Gupta Empire
Chandragupta I took over the Gupta Empire.
320-550 AD - Gupta Empire's Golden Age: Cultural and Scientific Achievements
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The Gupta Empire flourished during this period, known as the Golden Age of India. It was marked by significant achievements in art, science, literature, mathematics, and astronomy, making it a pinnacle of ancient Indian civilization.
320 AD - Vakataka Empire Establishment: Regional Power in India
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The Vakataka Empire, established by King Vindhyashakti, rose to prominence in central and southern India. It played a significant role in shaping regional politics and culture during the post-Gupta period.
335 AD - Gupta Empire Expansion under Samudragupta: Military Campaigns
Samudragupta took over the Gupta Empire and started expanding it.
350 AD - Pallava Empire Establishment: Southern Indian Dynasty
The Pallava Empire was established.
380 AD - Chandragupta II's Accession: Further Expansion of the Gupta Empire
Chandragupta II took over the Gupta Empire.
399 to 414 AD - Fa-Hien's Journey to India: Chinese Scholar's Travels
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