Identification: Jacquard bedding, such as pillowcases, shams, sheets, duvet covers and bedskirts, are made with a woven fabric that is designed with intricate patterns. Common patterns include fleur-de-lis, silhouettes of flowers and leaves, and paisley patterns.
3.The Maurya Empire when first founded by Chandragupta Maurya 320 B.C.E., after conquering the Nanda Empire when only about twenty years old. 4.Chandragupta extended the borders of the empire southward into the Deccan Plateau circa 300 B.C.E.
The Gupta Empire Begins. The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire that was founded in 320 CE and survived until about 550 CE. The Gupta Empire covered most of north and central India, as well as Bangladesh. It was known to be one of the most peaceful and wealthy civilizations of its time. The Mauryan Empire collapsed in 185 B.C.E, after their final king was assassinated. For the next 500 years, the many states in India were at constant war.