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Who founded the Mauryan Empire, and in which century was it founded?
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The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BCE. He built a powerful empire and began the process of political unification in a large part of the Indian subcontinent.
How did Chandragupta Maurya establish the Mauryan Empire?
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Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nandas from Magadha and the Greek Satraps from the North-West Frontier. With the guidance of Chanakya, he organised a strong army and laid the foundation of a central…
Who was Kautilya, and why was he important in Mauryan history?
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Kautilya was also known as Vishnugupta and Chanakya. He was Chandragupta Maurya's advisor and Prime Minister. He wrote the Arthashastra, a Sanskrit work on politics, diplomacy, and administration, and…
What is the Arthashastra?
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The Arthashastra is a literary source written in Sanskrit by Kautilya. It is a comprehensive manual on politics, diplomacy, and administration. It was discovered in 1909 and is one of the most importa…
What is Indika, and what does it tell about Mauryan India?
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Indika was written by Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador at the court of Chandragupta Maurya. It describes what he saw and heard in India, including royal processions, the king's security, and court li…
What did Megasthenes observe about the Mauryan court?
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Megasthenes described grand royal processions, a golden palanquin, guards on decorated elephants, trained parrots, armed women around the king, food tasters, and strict security. His account shows the…
What are Ashoka's edicts, and why are they important?
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Ashoka's edicts are rock and pillar inscriptions issued by a sovereign ruler. They are among the oldest, best preserved, and precisely dated records of India. They provide direct information about Ash…
Which scripts were used for Ashoka's edicts?
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Most Ashokan edicts were engraved in Brahmi lipi, written from left to right. The edicts at Shahbazgarhi and Mansehra were inscribed in Kharosthi script, which runs from right to left.
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