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Overview of Mauryan Empire: Chandragupta, Bindusara, and Ashoka

Mauryan Empire, established by the Mauryas, was the first major empire in India, encompassing a vast territory and surpassing previous dynasties in land control. Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and Ashoka were key emperors who shaped the empire's history. Chandragupta, supported by Chanakya, conquer

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Rise of States and Empires in Ancient India

Explore the emergence and consolidation of power under the Mauryan Dynasty in ancient India, focusing on key figures like Ashoka and significant historical developments such as the shift eastward in intellectual and political life. Discover the richness of sources detailing the period's political, e

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Trade, Accounting, and Governance in Kautilya's Arthashastra

Kautilya's Arthashastra, a Sanskrit treatise from the late fourth century BC, discusses the principles of trade, accounting, and governance in ancient India under the Mauryan Empire. It emphasizes the importance of proper administration, wealth management, and the prevention of corruption within the

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