The Mauryan Empire

Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, is credited with uniting most of the Indian subcontinent under one rule.

Pataliputra, located in present-day Bihar, was the capital of the Mauryan Empire.

Ashoka, the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, is known for his policy of non-violence and his embrace of Buddhism.

Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, was the Mauryan Empire's administrative system.

Bindusara, the son of Chandragupta Maurya, is known for his extensive conquests and his expansion of the empire.

Karshapana was the name of the Mauryan Empire's currency.

Chandragupta Maurya is known for his construction of the Grand Trunk Road, which connected the eastern and western parts of the empire.

Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, was the Mauryan Empire's system of taxation.

Ashoka is known for his patronage of art and culture, including the construction of stupas and pillars.

Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, was the Mauryan Empire's system of justice.

Ashoka is known for his construction of the Great Stupa at Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, was the Mauryan Empire's system of education.

Ashoka is known for his construction of the Ashokan Pillars, which contain inscriptions about his policies and edicts.

Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, was the Mauryan Empire's system of agriculture.

Ashoka is known for his construction of the Great Stupa at Bharhut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.