Maurya Empire
Definition
The Maurya Empire was an ancient Indian empire founded by Chandragupta Maurya around 322 BCE. It was known for its military might and extensive administrative network.
Analogy
You can think of the Maurya Empire as an old-school version of Amazon.com. Just as Amazon has revolutionized retail with its efficient distribution system reaching far corners, the Mauryan administration had an extensive network covering diverse regions.
Related terms
Ashoka the Great: He was one of the most famous emperors of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of India from 268-232 BCE.
Arthashastra: An ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy written by Chanakya (also known as Kautilya), advisor to Chandragupta Maurya.
Pataliputra: The capital city during the reigns of both Nanda dynasty before it fell into hands of Chandragupta Maurya who made it his capital.
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- Which region is known for its ancient civilizations, including the Indus Valley Civilization and the Maurya Empire?
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