Explore the Ashokan Eras cultural and political developments, highlighting Ashokas influence on Buddhism and governance.

Gupta rulers acquired much of the land previously held by the Mauryan Empire, and peace and trade flourished under their rule. Detailed gold coins featuring portraits of the Gupta kings stand out ...

Discover the astronomical significance of Indian megaliths through Srikumar M. Menon's journey from architecture to ...

Alexander's invasion itself left no long lasting impression on India (though he may have influenced the young Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire), but his campaigns cemented his ...

Ancient civilizations exhibited remarkable technological expertise, evident in artifacts like the Antikythera Mechanism, ...

Chanakya, revered as Kautilya and Vishnugupta, took Chandragupta under his wing, guiding him through political strategy and warfare, ultimately helping him establish the Mauryan Empire and unite ...

He spread his philosophy through inscriptions, which were put up across the Mauryan empire. The above fragment is from the ancient port of Sopara near Mumbai. National Museum, New Delhi This ...

Ashoka had a pretty extraordinary reign leading the Mauryan Empire (located in what is now India). He began as a tyrant who ...

The British Empire began in the 1500s, under Elizabeth I’s rule. The empire grew to rule over 400 million people, having a significant impact on people in Britain and the colonies. British ...

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