When we think of ancient India, images of grand temples, philosophical discourse, and flourishing trade often come to mind.

9-12 Explain the growth of the Mauryan Empire in the context of rivalries among Indian states. 5-12 Evaluate the achievements of the emperor Ashoka and assess his contribution to the expansion of ...

269-233 BCE) is largely considered the greatest Mauryan emperor and ... to disseminate his views. After Ashoka's death, the empire declined and lost territory under a series of weak rulers about ...

Before that the valley of Kashmir was ruled by Ashoka the Great, the Mauryan Empire. It remained under Kushana and Huvishakha also. The strongest ruler of the dynasty was Lalitaditya. Some of the ...

The Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces with ... tax collecting officer under Pradeshika, Durgapala: governor of fort, Antapala: Governor of frontier, Akshapatala: Accountant general ...