16-1 By Sodipop#3 320 Mauryan Empire begins Mauryan Empire begins 400 Height of Gupta "golden age" Height of Gupta "golden age" 500 Buddhism emerges in South Asia. Buddhism emerges in South Asia. Apr 20, 1500 Aryans settle India. Aryans settle India. Apr 20, 1556 Akbar rules Mogul Empire Apr 20, 1947 India and pakistan become independence.