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 of Ashoka divided the empire amongst them and began to rule … [Read more...] about Decline of Mauryas
The Mauryan Empire
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 and shoulders above them. The importance of Ashoka in … [Read more...] about Importance of Ashoka
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 superior civil officials the Agoranomi and the Astyomi. In the … [Read more...] about Mauryan Government
Chandragupta Maurya (Founder of Mauryan Dynasty)
Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Dynasty. The origin and early life of Chandragupta is shrouded in mystery. The earliest Indian tradition preserved in the Puranas is silent on this point. It merely says that Kautilya placed Chandragupta on the throne of Magadha Kingdom in place of … [Read more...] about Chandragupta Maurya (Founder of Mauryan Dynasty)
Chanakya’s Arthashastra
Arthashastra (also Arthasastra) is an ancient treatise on economic, political and military administration of the state. It was written by Chanakya (also Kautilya, Vishnu Gupta). Arthashastra is the most authentic and important sources for shaping the history of the Mauryan Empire. There are fifteen … [Read more...] about Chanakya’s Arthashastra