Post-mauryan Era - Political Fragmentation Circa 200 Bce To 600 CE

After Ashoka's death

After Ashoka's death, weak successors failed to control the vast empire. Provinces broke away, and foreign invasions weakened central authority. The S

Several local powers emerged after

Several local powers emerged after the Mauryas, including the Shungas, Kanvas, Satavahanas in the south, and Chedis in Kalinga. These dynasties ruled

From Central Asia and Persia

From Central Asia and Persia, groups like the Indo-Greeks, Shakas, Parthians, and Kushanas entered India. They established kingdoms, introduced new cu

This period saw the growth

This period saw the growth of distinct art schools like Gandhara (Greek influence), Mathura, and Amaravati. Buddhist stupas and cave temples were buil

Buddhism flourished under rulers like Kanishka

Buddhism flourished under rulers like Kanishka, who held the Fourth Buddhist Council. Mahayana Buddhism emerged. Scholars like Charaka, Ashvaghosha, a