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Mauryan Art and Architecture
The art and architecture of the Mauryan Empire constitutes the culminating point of the progress of Indian art. The period was marked by mature use of stone and production of masterpieces.
Classification: The Mauryan period art and…
Mauryan Economy
The economy of Mauryan Empire was sound. The Mauryas established a centralized government which contributed to the economic progress of the country. Agriculture was the principal backbone of Mauryan Economy. The cultivators were the most…
Samrat Ashoka (Emperor Ashoka Maurya)
Samrat Ashoka, also known as Ashoka the Great, is regarded as one of the greatest emperor in Indian History. He was the son of Bindusara Maurya and grandson of Chandragupta Maurya. He was born on 304 B.C.
The ascession of Samrat Ashoka…
King Bindusara Maurya
Introduction: Bindusara Maurya was the second Mauryan Emperor. He succeeded to the throne on 298 B.C. His father was Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of Maurya dynasty. The mother of Bindusara was Durdhara, who was one of the wives of…
History of Chandragupta Maurya (Sandrocottus)
Introduction: King Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of Maurya Empire. He is also known as Sandrocottus among Greek. He was born in 340 B.C. and died in about 298 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Bindusara.
Chandragupta Maurya had to…
Short article on Kushana Culture
We will study the Kushana Culture under the following headings :
Kushan Religion
Kushan Literature
Kushan Architecture
Foreign Trade and contacts of Kushans.
Religion: Some of the Kushana rulers were devotees of God Siva, while…
Decline of Mauryas
The decline of Mauryas started immediately after the death of Asoka. The fact that Asoka gave up conquests and preached non-violence reacted unfavorably on the military position of the Empire and rendered it weak.
The sons and grandsons…
Paragraph on Achievements of Kanishka
Achievements of Kanishka : The greatest king of the Kushana was Kanishka. The date of his accession to throne has been the subject matter of much controversy. According to some his reign began in A.D. 78 and his era is known in history as…
Importance of Ashoka
King Ashoka was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya.
Asoka holds an important position not only in the history of India, but in the history of the world as well. Few characters in world history can stand comparison with him. He stands head…
Mauryan Government
Mauryan Government
Principles and working of civil administration of Mauryan Government
The civil administration of the Mauryan government was highly efficient and well-organized.
According to Megasthenes, there were two classes of…
