The Mauryan Empire in the time of Ashoka, with the main cities and the distribution of the edicts. Credit: Avantiputra7 / Wikimedia Commons This empire began in 320 BCE and lasted until 185 BCE. It ...

Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India. He died a monk. Chandragupta Maurya is considered to ...

Explore the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE)—its rulers, administration, conquests, and Ashoka’s role in spreading Buddhism across India.

Ashoka reigned between 268–232 BCE and stands as one of India’s most well-known emperors. Popularly known for his vast Mauryan Empire that once stretched across the subcontinent, his legacy is ...

Explore the often-overlooked role of women during the Mauryan Empire, as author Devika Rangachari sheds light on their contributions alongside key rulers like Chandragupta, Bindusara, and Ashoka.

Bindusara – The Second Mauryan Emperor (297-272 BCE) Bindusara, the second ruler of the Mauryan Empire, reigned from 297 BCE to 272 BCE. He was the son of Chandragupta Maurya and Queen Durdhara.