3rd Century BCE

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The 3rd century BCE involved the rise of the Maurya Empire in India and further Hellenistic developments.

  • Major Events
    1. Maurya Empire established in India (321 BCE)
    2. Spread of Hellenistic culture continues
  • Major Empires
    1. Maurya Empire
    2. Ptolemaic Egypt
  • Major Conflicts
    1. Wars of the Diadochi in Hellenistic world
  • Population Trends
    1. Urbanization in India and Mediterranean cities
  • Key Leaders
    1. Chandragupta Maurya
    2. Ptolemy I
  • Key Intellectuals
    1. Aristarchus (Astronomy)
  • Major Religions
    1. Buddhism, Greek Polytheism
  • Currency
    1. Greek Tetradrachm, Indian Punch-marked coins