The Maurya-Seleucid Wars: Ancient Battles for Land and Power

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The Maurya-Seleucid Wars: Ancient Battles for Land and Power

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Big Wars in Old Times

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Fighting Over Land

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Ashoka's Goals

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Strong Resistance

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Expanding Borders

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Becoming a Big Power

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Spreading Culture and Religion

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Money Matters

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Making Peace

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Tensions Remain

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