The Gandhara culture of northern India was a fascinating episode in world history. Here was a location in space and time where two civilizations met: Ancient Greek and Ancient Indian. The result was a rich fusion of elements, which went on the have an impact right across Asia. Contents Introduction Historical overview Government and Administration […]
Alexander the Great
The Mauryan Empire of Ancient India
The Mauryan empire of Ancient India was the first great empire in India’s long history, and one of the great empires of the Ancient World
The Hellenistic World
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Hellenistic Period Overview
The Hellenistic period began in 323 BCE, when Alexander the Great died. His vast conquests became divided between his leading generals, who founded royal dynasties over the seperate kingdoms. In them, Greek civilization spread right across the Middle East, and became mixed with local cultures to produce a hybrid civilization. The period lasted until 31 BCE, when the last Hellenistic kingdom – the Egypt of Queen Cleopatra – fell to Rome.