One
of his capital now serves as India’s national emblem. Ashoka ruled as the 3rd
Mauryan Empiror (r. 268 – 232 BCE), the most recorded in the dynasty’s history.
He became a legend for his transformation and benevolence becoming one of
India’s most revered rulers.
Showing posts with label 4th century BCE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th century BCE. Show all posts
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Who was Ashoka?
One
of his capital now serves as India’s national emblem. Ashoka ruled as the 3rd
Mauryan Empiror (r. 268 – 232 BCE), the most recorded in the dynasty’s history.
He became a legend for his transformation and benevolence becoming one of
India’s most revered rulers.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Pataliputra: The Capital of the Maurya Empire
In the middle of the vast Empire of the Mauryan laid its capital - Pataliputra.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Who was Kautilya?
Machiavelli should be known as the Italian Kautilya who wrote the Prince that should be dubbed the Italian Arthashastra or the Science of Material Gain, but who was Kautilya otherwise known as Chanakya?Founders: Who was Chandragupta Maurya?
As Alexander the Great’s Generals carved out their own kingdoms from the vast Macedonian Empire, it sent ripple effects that led to a creation of another empire in India. The mysterious Chandragupta Maurya (r. 321 - 297 BCE) emerged from obscurity, established his own dynasty that ruled over much of modern India for more than a century.
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| Chandragupta Maurya entertains his bride from Babylon |
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