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 ...

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

The Mauryan Empire was divided into four provinces with the imperial capital at Pataliputra. From Ashokan edicts, the name of the four provincial capitals are Tosali (in the east), Ujjain in the ...

The history of Kashmir begins with the Karkota Dynasty. Before that the valley of Kashmir was ruled by Ashoka the Great, the Mauryan Empire. It remained under Kushana and Huvishakha also.