Introduction The Ashokan pillars are monumental structures erected during the reign of Emperor Ashoka (268–232 BCE), the third ruler of the Mauryan Empire. These towering sandstone pillars, scattered across the Indian subcontinent, symbolize Ashoka’s commitment to Dhamma (righteousness) and reflect…
The Arthashastra, a cornerstone of ancient Indian political and economic thought, was authored in Sanskrit by Kautilya, also referred to as Chanakya or Vishnugupta. Known for his wisdom and strategic brilliance, Chanakya was the mastermind behind Chandragupta Maurya’s rise to…
Table of Contents The Maurya period witnessed a steady expansion of trade with the western world and active exchanges of emissaries between the Maurya Empire and Hellenistic kings. Graeco-Roman accounts document interactions with kings like Sandrocottus (Chandragupta Maurya) and Amitrochates…
The Mauryan Empire (circa 322–185 BCE) marked a significant turning point in the development of Mauryan Art, architecture, and sculpture in India. After a long period of decline following the Indus Valley Civilization, the Mauryan Art period witnessed the revival…
