UPSC Notes

Between 321 BCE and 185 BCE, the Mauryan Economy held dominion over a significant portion of India, encompassing present-day Iran along with central and northern Indian regions.

Mauryan art and architecture experienced a vibrant period from the 4th to the 2nd century BCE, corresponding to the duration of the Mauryan dynasty, which thrived from 322 BCE to 185 BCE.

The Mauryan society, flourishing from the 4th to 2nd century BCE under the rule of Chandragupta Maurya and later, his grandson Ashoka, represented a pivotal era in ancient Indian history.

Founded in 322 B.C. by the illustrious king Chandragupta Maurya, the Mauryan Empire marked a significant epoch in the annals of Ancient India.

Numerous influential empires emerged in ancient India, and among them, the Mauryan Empire held considerable significance.

The Iranian Invasion of India occurred in the 6th century B.C. when King Darius I ruled over Iran. This invasion led to the occupation of territories in the North-Western Frontier Province, Sind, and Punjab in 516 B.C.

The rise of provincial kingdoms marked a significant chapter in the historical evolution of political structures.

During the 6th century BCE (second urbanisation era), 16 ancient kingdoms and republics called Mahajanapadas appeared in northern India

The term Chalcolithic means “copper” and “stone” or Copper Age; it is also known as the Eneolithic or Aeneolithic.

Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age Significant for megalithic architecture, spread of agricultural practices