Mauryan Empire
🏛️ The Mauryan Empire – Rise, Glory & Governance of Ancient India’s Greatest Dynasty “In the heart of ancient India, a dynasty rose that stitched together a fragmented subcontinent into a mighty empire. Its echoes still shape our polity today.” 🚀 Introduction: Why You Should Know the Mauryan Empire Think of an empire that ruled most of India 2,300 years ago — with a powerful army, a well-organized government, and even a policy of compassion led by one of the greatest kings in history: Ashoka the Great . The Mauryan Empire was the first empire in Indian history to unite such a vast territory. It started with Chandragupta Maurya , who rose from humble beginnings and challenged mighty rulers to create history. For UPSC and state exam aspirants, the Mauryan Empire is not just history — it's a case study in governance, ethics, and nation-building. 📚 Sources of Information – How Do We Know About the Mauryas? 📝 Literary Sources Kautilya’s Arthashastra : A manual on ...