When we think of ancient India, images of grand temples, philosophical discourse, and flourishing trade often come to mind. However, behind the splendor of the Mauryan Empire—the first empire to ...

The Mauryan Empire stands as a pivotal chapter in ancient Indian history, renowned for its significant administrative advancements, powerful rulers, and cultural contributions. This curated ...

After the decline of the Mauryan Empire, many small states were formed and due to limited resources available for these states, it became difficult for them to survive. However, some of them used ...

October 18, 2007 13:07 IST. The ancient Mauryan empire had spread beyond India, all the way till China and Nepal, according to noted Italian archaeologist Giovenni Veradi. He has ...

Some of important states that emerged after the disintegration of the Mauryan Empire were Shanga, Kin, Shaka, Satwahana and Kushana. In South India, there were three ruling dynasties Chaul, Cheer ...