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How did Chandragupta Maurya prove himself to be a victorious ruler?
Chandragupta defeated and conquered both the Nanda Empire, and the Greek satraps that were appointed or formed from Alexander’s Empire in South Asia. Chandragupta first gained regional prominence in the Greater Punjab region in the Indus. He then set out to conquer the Nanda Empire centered in Pataliputra, Magadha.
What is an empire can it be applied in the case of the Mauryas?
The Mauryan Empire, which formed around 321 B.C.E. and ended in 185 B.C.E., was the first pan-Indian empire, an empire that covered most of the Indian region. It spanned across central and northern India as well as over parts of modern-day Iran.
Who was the greatest king of Mauryas?
King Ashoka
Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan dynasty which is the largest empire in Indian history. King Ashoka is considered to be one of the greates ruler of India. He expanded the reign of Maurya dynasty in most of Indian continent.
How did Chandragupta contribute to the unification of Northern India?
How did Chandragupta Maurya unify North India? He unified it by defeating Seleucus, one of Alexander the Great’s generals, who has inherited part of Alexander’s empire. It lead to a power vacuum in northern and central India where regional kings challenged the imperial government.
What is the difference between ancient Tamil and Mauryan armies?
Comparison between Ancient Tamil and Mauryan Army. Tamil kings and generals led the army and were carried by elephants and chariots armed with lances or swords and shields adorned with gold. The infantry was armed with large swords and shields made of wootz steel, spears, tridents, maces, bows and arrows.
What happened to Chandragupta Maurya and Bindusara?
The timeline goes like this, After Chandragupta Maurya defeating Nanda empire and founding Maurya Empire passed throne to Bindusara and later Ashoka the Great.
What happened to the Mauryan Empire after Ashoka?
The Mauryan empire declined after Ashoka’s reign and later kings ruled for only short periods. The empire weakened and came to an end when the last Mauryan king, Brihadratha was assassinated by his military commander, Pushyamitra Sunga (in 187 BCE). Ashokan Inscriptions and Ashoka’s Dharma
What are the literary sources of the Mauryan Empire?
The literary sources like Arthashastra of Kautilya, Indica of Megasthenes and edicts issued by Ashoka throw a clearer light on the history of this period. There are other literary sources also which depict the different facets of the Mauryan empire.
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