•Maurya was born in Magadha. A kingdom run by the Nanda family. Maurya gathered an army and killed the Nanda king, and in about 321 B.C. Maurya claimed the throne.

How did they get power?

Prepared by:

Paola, Cynthia, Kayla, Ari

•Gupta obtained power by marrying the daughter of an old, influential royal family. Gupta took the title, "Great king of Kings" in 320 A.D.