The Mauryan Empire (322 BCE - 185 BCE) was the first and one of the most influential empires in the Indian subcontinent. Founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE, it extended from present-day ...

Long before Ashoka the Great left his indelible mark on stone pillars and the collective conscience of the Indian subcontinent, another towering figure laid the foundation for one of India’s most ...

For over a decade, Sanjeev Singh has worked with various news channels as a field reporter. His interest lies in politics, sports and most “desi” things from the Hindi heartland. LESS... MORE It is a ...

Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India. He died a monk. IMAGE: The Chandragupta Maurya stamp issued in 2001. Photograph: Kind courtesy Wikimedia Commons Chandragupta ...

Ashoka Vardhana, the third Mauryan emperor (the first great unified empire of India), has gone down in history for converting to Buddhism after witnessing the massacres resulting from the campaign he ...

Chandragupta- Inspired by Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire and the first emperor of Magadh. Virudhaka- A name derived from one of the four sons of Ashoka, known for his role in ...

Across centuries of India’s rich and extensive past, numerous kings and kingdoms have existed on the sub-continent; however, one king’s accomplishment outshines all others because he united the two ...

Several kings in Indian history are remembered for their power and victories over neighbouring nations. However, there is one king who is remembered not just for the battles he fought and won, but for ...

Chandragupta Maurya, India's first emperor, overthrew the Nanda dynasty. With Chanakya's guidance, he unified the subcontinent. He defeated Seleucus and expanded his empire. Mauryan rule saw economic ...