The reign of Emperor Ashoka (c. 268 – 232 BCE) marks a transformative period in the history of the Mauryan Empire and ancient India. Ascending the throne of a vast empire inherited from his grandfather Chandragupta Maurya and father Bindusara, Ashoka initially pursued a policy of expansion and consolidation. However, the brutal Kalinga War around
The Mauryan Empire was a geographically extensive and powerful political entity in ancient India, flourishing from 322 to 185 BCE. Founded by Chandragupta Maurya, with the strategic guidance of his mentor Chanakya (also known as Kautilya), the empire unified a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent, encompassing regions of modern-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Its
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