{"id":10944,"date":"2023-09-27T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=10944"},"modified":"2024-01-13T06:22:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T06:22:29","slug":"maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Maurya Empire &#8211; UPSC Ancient History Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Maurya Empire (322 \u2013 185 B.C.E.) was a powerful political and military empire in ancient India, ruled by the Mauryan dynasty.<\/li><li>Chandragupta Maurya founded the Empire in 322 B.C.E., after overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty.  <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ddc7b67674c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ddc7b67674c\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Origin_and_Expansion\" title=\"Origin and Expansion\">Origin and Expansion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Achievements_of_Chandragupta_Maurya\" title=\"Achievements of Chandragupta Maurya\">Achievements of Chandragupta Maurya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Ashoka_273BC_%E2%80%93_232BC\" title=\"Ashoka (273BC \u2013 232BC)\">Ashoka (273BC \u2013 232BC)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Childhood_and_early_career\" title=\"Childhood and early career\">Childhood and early career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#The_Battle_of_Kalinga\" title=\"The Battle of Kalinga\">The Battle of Kalinga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Ashokas_Dhamma\" title=\"Ashoka\u2019s Dhamma\">Ashoka\u2019s Dhamma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Mauryan_Society\" title=\"Mauryan Society\">Mauryan Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Mauryan_Art_and_Architecture\" title=\"Mauryan Art and Architecture\">Mauryan Art and Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Mauryan_Economy_and_Folk_Art\" title=\"Mauryan Economy and Folk Art\">Mauryan Economy and Folk Art<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Folk_Art\" title=\"Folk Art\">Folk Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Mauryan_Economy\" title=\"Mauryan Economy\">Mauryan Economy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#The_Mauryan_Administration\" title=\"The Mauryan Administration\">The Mauryan Administration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Overview\" title=\"Overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#King\" title=\"King\">King<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Council_of_Ministers\" title=\"Council of Ministers\">Council of Ministers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Paura-Janapada\" title=\"Paura-Janapada\">Paura-Janapada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Governor\" title=\"Governor\">Governor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#District_Administration_Aahar_Vishay\" title=\"District Administration\/ Aahar\/ Vishay\">District Administration\/ Aahar\/ Vishay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Village_Administration\" title=\"Village Administration\">Village Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Municipal_Administration\" title=\"Municipal Administration\">Municipal Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Judicial_Administration\" title=\"Judicial Administration\">Judicial Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Espionage\" title=\"Espionage\">Espionage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Military_Organisation\" title=\"Military Organisation\">Military Organisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Decline_and_Disintegration_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\" title=\"Decline and Disintegration of the Mauryan Empire\">Decline and Disintegration of the Mauryan Empire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs:\">FAQs:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q1_Who_was_King_Ashoka_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\" title=\"Q1: Who was King Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire?\">Q1: Who was King Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q2_What_is_King_Ashoka_best_known_for\" title=\"Q2: What is King Ashoka best known for?\">Q2: What is King Ashoka best known for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q3_How_did_Ashoka_become_the_emperor_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\" title=\"Q3: How did Ashoka become the emperor of the Mauryan Empire?\">Q3: How did Ashoka become the emperor of the Mauryan Empire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q4_What_were_Ashokas_major_achievements_during_his_reign\" title=\"Q4: What were Ashoka&#8217;s major achievements during his reign?\">Q4: What were Ashoka&#8217;s major achievements during his reign?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q5_Who_were_some_of_the_other_notable_rulers_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\" title=\"Q5: Who were some of the other notable rulers of the Mauryan Empire?\">Q5: Who were some of the other notable rulers of the Mauryan Empire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q6_How_did_the_reigns_of_these_rulers_contribute_to_the_empires_history\" title=\"Q6: How did the reigns of these rulers contribute to the empire&#8217;s history?\">Q6: How did the reigns of these rulers contribute to the empire&#8217;s history?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q7_What_were_the_factors_that_led_to_the_decline_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\" title=\"Q7: What were the factors that led to the decline of the Mauryan Empire?\">Q7: What were the factors that led to the decline of the Mauryan Empire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q8_When_did_the_Mauryan_Empire_officially_come_to_an_end\" title=\"Q8: When did the Mauryan Empire officially come to an end?\">Q8: When did the Mauryan Empire officially come to an end?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q9_Who_was_the_founder_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\" title=\"Q9: Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?\">Q9: Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q10_What_were_some_of_Chandragupta_Mauryas_notable_achievements\" title=\"Q10: What were some of Chandragupta Maurya&#8217;s notable achievements?\">Q10: What were some of Chandragupta Maurya&#8217;s notable achievements?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q11_How_was_the_Mauryan_Empire_administratively_organized\" title=\"Q11: How was the Mauryan Empire administratively organized?\">Q11: How was the Mauryan Empire administratively organized?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Q12_What_administrative_reforms_are_associated_with_King_Ashoka\" title=\"Q12: What administrative reforms are associated with King Ashoka?\">Q12: What administrative reforms are associated with King Ashoka?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/maurya-empire-ancient-history-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_and_Expansion\"><\/span><strong>Origin and Expansion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the aftermath of Alexander the Great&#8217;s death, Chandragupta Maurya conquered the Punjab region from the southeastern edges of Alexander\u2019s former empire.<\/li><li>He extended his empire across northern India and his son, Bindusara, continued the expansion into the Deccan region, stopping around Karnataka.<\/li><li>Ashoka added Kalinga to the empire, but the conquest led him to embrace Buddhism and abandon military conquest.<\/li><li>The empire shrank after Ashoka&#8217;s death due to invasions, defections, and quarrels over ascension.<\/li><li>Brihadratha, the last ruler, was killed in 185 BCE by his Brahman commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra, who founded the Shunga dynasty.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievements_of_Chandragupta_Maurya\"><\/span><strong>Achievements of Chandragupta Maurya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chandragupta Maurya succeeded the Nanda throne in about 321 B.C. at the age of 25, with the guidance of his mentor, Brahmana Kautilya.<\/li><li>He overthrew the Nandas and established the rule of the Mauryan empire.<\/li><li>He defeated the Greeks, after which the Seleucids and the Mauryans maintained friendly relations.<\/li><li>He gained control over the area of Northern Karnataka by defeating Southern India.<\/li><li>He embraced Jainism towards the end of his life, according to Jain sources.<\/li><li>Chandragupta Maurya was a great warrior, empire builder, and skilled administrator.<\/li><li>He is regarded as the first ruler of the integrated India and the first great historical emperor of India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashoka_273BC_%E2%80%93_232BC\"><\/span><strong>Ashoka (273BC \u2013 232BC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childhood_and_early_career\"><\/span><strong>Childhood and early career<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ashoka was the son of Bindusara and showed great promise in administration from childhood.<\/li><li>Bindusara appointed him as the governor of Ujjain\/Avanti.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Battle_of_Kalinga\"><\/span><strong>The Battle of Kalinga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ashoka fought the battle of Kalinga in the 8th year of his reign in 261 BC.<\/li><li>The bloodshed had a deep impact on him, and he gave up the policy of Digvajaya and adopted the policy of Dhammavijaya.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashokas_Dhamma\"><\/span><strong>Ashoka\u2019s Dhamma<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Initially followed the Brahmin religion, but after Kalinga, he converted himself to Buddhism.<\/li><li>He remained a simple adorer for 2.5 years and then entered the Buddhist sangha and became a Bhikshu Gatik.<\/li><li>The definition of Dhamma is produced by Ashoka in his 2nd and 7th pillar edict.<\/li><li>In his inscriptions, Ashoka mentioned a few good points of Dhamma such as:<ul><li>No killing of humans.<\/li><li>No destruction of properties.<\/li><li>To serve and respect parents and adults.<\/li><li>To respect the mentors and teachers.<\/li><li>Good behavior with the slaves and servants.<\/li><li>To spend less and preserve less.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the 13th Major Rock Edict, Ashoka considers Dhammavijaya to be the greatest victory.<\/li><li>Ashoka was the first ruler in world history to carry out the policy of Dhamma imperialist victory without violence.<\/li><li>For the propagation of Dhamma, Ashoka appointed a new category of ministers named \u201dDhammamahamatra\u201d.<\/li><li>Other officials such as Yukta, Rajukka, Pradeshika, etc., were given the responsibility of propagating the principles of Dhamma.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-prelims-notes-free-download\/ncert-notes\/constitutional-development\/99600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edukemy-Resources.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edukemy-Resources.png 1920w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edukemy-Resources-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edukemy-Resources-1170x658.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/edukemy-Resources-585x329.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauryan_Society\"><\/span><strong>Mauryan Society<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Varna&#8217;s system had completely developed during the time of Mauryas.<\/li><li>Four types of Varna i.e., Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra, and their work were decided according to their Varna.<\/li><li>There were Varnashankaras such as Nishad, Magadh, Sut, Veg, Chandals, etc.<\/li><li>The Sati system was prevalent among the Kath tribes of Punjab.<\/li><li>Entertainment and Amusement were prevalent through hunting, acting, magic, drama, painting, Vihara-yatra, Samaj and Pravahana.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauryan_Art_and_Architecture\"><\/span><strong>Mauryan Art and Architecture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Court Art and Royal Buildings:<\/strong> The palaces of the Mauryan empire were described as one of the greatest creations of mankind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pillars: <\/strong>Ashoka mainly used these pillars for the propagation of Dhamma. Motifs associated with pillars include One Lion, an Elephant, a Bull, and Four Lions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sarnath Pillar: <\/strong>The best example of Ashoka\u2019s art and architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caves:<\/strong> The Mauryan period saw the beginning of rock-cut cave architecture. The Barabar and Nagarjuna hills contain several caves built by Ashoka and Dasharatha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stupas:<\/strong> Stupas consist of a cylindrical drum with a circular dome, a Harmika, and a Chhatra on the top. The entire structure is enclosed by a low wall called Vedika, which is punctuated at the four cardinal points by Toranas(gateways). The Sanchi stupa in Madhya Pradesh is the most famous of the Ashokan stupas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Viharas:<\/strong> The Viharas in India were originally constructed to shelter the monks during the rainy season when it became difficult for them to lead the wanderer\u2019s life. In Patliputra Ashoka built Ashokaram vihara and Kakuttaram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauryan_Economy_and_Folk_Art\"><\/span><strong>Mauryan Economy and Folk Art<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Folk_Art\"><\/span><strong>Folk Art<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stone Sculpture: <\/strong>Several large stone sculptures are found in Patna, Mathura, Madhya Pradesh, and other places. Many of them represent Yaksha and Yakshi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terracotta<\/strong>: Flourished with the expansion of urban centers. Include male and female figurines, animals, and carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pottery:<\/strong> The pottery of the Mauryan period is generally referred to as Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW). Kosambi and Patliputra were the centers of NBPW pottery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauryan_Economy\"><\/span><strong>Mauryan Economy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Revenue System and Taxation<\/strong>: The primary source of revenue for the state was land revenue. The royal share of the produce of the soil is known as Bhaga, generally amounting to one-sixth. Tax is collected both in cash and kind. Tax-free villages are known as Pariharaka and tax-free land is known as Udwalik or Parihar. Emergency tax is known as Pranay tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agriculture:<\/strong> The most important feature of the economy was agriculture. The economy of the state was based on agriculture, animal husbandry, and trade. Principal crops were rice, barley, millet, and wheat. The principal industries were spinning and weaving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communication and Transport: <\/strong>Roads and ports were important ways of communication. Four main roads: Uttarapath, Dakshinapath, a road connecting Bhrigukacch to Mathura, and a road beginning from Champa to Kaushambi. Ports: Barbairikam, Bhrigukacch, Sopra, and Tamralipti. The state had a monopoly over some products such as wine, salt, mines, ships, forests, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trade and Commerce:<\/strong> External trade carried on with Syria, Egypt, Greece, etc., and after the conquest of Kalinga, with the countries of South-East Asia and China. The chief articles of export were spices, pearls, diamonds, sandalwoods, ivory, cotton cloth, silk yarn, muslin, etc. Principal imports were linen, silver, gold, dry fruits, etc. The state had a monopoly on mining and metallurgy, a source of great income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coins:<\/strong> Coins were called Roop. Other types of coins were Nishaka\/Suvarna, Karshapan\/Dharan\/Pann, and Mashak\/Kakini. There were state minting factories also, and its head was responsible for the quality and purity of coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Mauryan_Administration\"><\/span><strong>The Mauryan Administration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span><strong>Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mauryas had a huge administrative system which was described in the Indica of Megasthenes and Arthashastra of Kautilya. The king was the head of the state and had legislative, executive, and judicial powers. The council of ministers was called Parishad, which constituted the inner circle and carried out policies framed by the cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King\"><\/span><strong>King<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The king was the pivotal head of the state.<\/li><li>He had legislative, executive, and judicial power.<\/li><li>He was the supreme commander of the army.<\/li><li>The Commander-in-chief assisted the king in planning military operations.<\/li><li>The king was assisted by his council of ministers, which was headed by the Mantriparishadadhyaksha.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Council_of_Ministers\"><\/span><strong>Council of Ministers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The council of ministers is called Parishad.<\/li><li>Kautilya refers to two kinds of ministers, i.e., the Mantrins and the Amatyas.<\/li><li>The Mantrins constituted the inner circle of the Parishad, which corresponded to the modern cabinet.<\/li><li>Policies were framed by the cabinet while the Amaytas carried them out.<\/li><li>The ministers were directly responsible to the king for the due discharge of their duties.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paura-Janapada\"><\/span><strong>Paura-Janapada<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Paura Janapada was the assembly of the people of the town and the country.<\/li><li>This assembly could demand Anguttaras or favors from the king in times of crisis.<\/li><li>This assembly could undertake social work and give relief to the poor and helpless.<\/li><li>The Paura Janapada acted as a powerful check on royal authority.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governor\"><\/span><strong>Governor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In each province, there was a governor or viceroy who was sometimes a prince of royal blood.<\/li><li>The princes, when appointed as viceroys, were called Kumar Mahamatras, while the rest of the viceroys were simply designated as Mahamatras.<\/li><li>Provinces were further divided into mandals (commissionaires), and its head was known as Pradeshta.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"District_Administration_Aahar_Vishay\"><\/span><strong>District Administration\/ Aahar\/ Vishay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Each was administered by officers, i.e., Pradeshika, Yukta, and Rajukka.<\/li><li>Pradeshika was senior and Rajukka was subordinate. Yukta was subordinate to both of them.<\/li><li>It was the duty of Pradeshika to tour the kingdom every five years and collect details of the administration.<\/li><li>The revenue and general administration were carried on in the districts by Sthanikas and Gopas with their staff of officials.<\/li><li>The Gopa had charge of five to ten villages in which he supervised the maintenance of boundaries, registered gifts, sales, and mortgages, and kept an accurate census of the people and their material resources.<\/li><li>The Sthanika had similar duties in the district under his charge, and the Gopa necessarily functioned under him.<\/li><li>The Sthanikas were responsible to Samaharta, who commanded the services of Pradeshtris who were identical with the Pradeshikas of the Ashoka inscription for the supervision of local administration.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Village_Administration\"><\/span><strong>Village Administration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The village was the smallest unit of administration in charge of an official called Gramika.<\/li><li>Village elders (gram-videos) had a share in guiding and assisting the people generally and assisting the officials of the government in disposing of petty disputes arising in the village.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Municipal_Administration\"><\/span><strong>Municipal Administration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to Megasthenese, Patliputra was controlled by a municipal commission of 30 members who were divided into six boards of five members each.<\/li><li>All the municipal commissioners in their collective capacity were required to control all the affairs of the city and keep in order the markets, temples, harbors, and public works.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Administration\"><\/span><strong>Judicial Administration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Efficient judicial system in Mauryan state<\/li><li>King as the fountainhead of justice<\/li><li>Two classes of courts: Dharmasthiya (civil) and Kantakshodhan (criminal)<\/li><li>Supreme Court at capital presided over by king as chief justice<\/li><li>Subordinate courts at headquarters of provinces, divisions, and districts<\/li><li>Villages had popular courts of village elders for minor cases<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Espionage\"><\/span><strong>Espionage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kautilya emphasized the espionage system for progress, efficiency, and stability<\/li><li>Mahamatyapasharpa head of spies<\/li><li>Two types of spies: Sanstha (stationary) and Sanchara (wandering)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Organisation\"><\/span><strong>Military Organisation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mauryas had a large, well-equipped army three times larger than Nandas<\/li><li>The army consisted of infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots<\/li><li>Arthashastra refers to camel and ass corps<\/li><li>The war office of 30 members is divided into six boards of 5 members each<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decline_and_Disintegration_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\"><\/span><strong>Decline and Disintegration of the Mauryan Empire<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mauryan Empire was the first empire in India<\/li><li>The empire declined due to the neutral policies of Ashoka, leading to Brahmin anti-reactions and Brahmanic revolution<\/li><li>Exploitative rule of provincial Amatyas<\/li><li>Evidence of local revolts during Bindusara and Ashoka&#8217;s time<\/li><li>Extreme centralization of administration and power, lack of sovereignty among administrative units<\/li><li>A strong network of bureaucrats and spies complicated the system<\/li><li>Weak successors after Ashoka led to disintegration and decentralized administration, contributing to the decline of the empire.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/events\/mission-mindset-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Register-to-Workshops-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21844 lazyload\" 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Empire? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> King Ashoka, also known as Ashoka the Great, was one of the most famous emperors of the Mauryan Empire. He ruled from approximately 268 BCE to 232 BCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_King_Ashoka_best_known_for\"><\/span><strong>Q2:<\/strong> What is King Ashoka best known for? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> King Ashoka is best known for his conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to spread Buddhist principles of non-violence, tolerance, and moral values through his empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_did_Ashoka_become_the_emperor_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\"><\/span><strong>Q3:<\/strong> How did Ashoka become the emperor of the Mauryan Empire? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Ashoka became the emperor of the Mauryan Empire after a succession war following the death of his father, Emperor Bindusara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_were_Ashokas_major_achievements_during_his_reign\"><\/span><strong>Q4:<\/strong> What were Ashoka&#8217;s major achievements during his reign? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Ashoka&#8217;s reign is characterized by his propagation of Buddhism, establishment of dhamma (ethical guidelines), and promotion of peace and religious tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Who_were_some_of_the_other_notable_rulers_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\"><\/span><strong>Q5:<\/strong> Who were some of the other notable rulers of the Mauryan Empire? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Aside from Ashoka, some notable rulers of the Mauryan Empire include Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and Brihadratha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_How_did_the_reigns_of_these_rulers_contribute_to_the_empires_history\"><\/span><strong>Q6:<\/strong> How did the reigns of these rulers contribute to the empire&#8217;s history? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Chandragupta Maurya founded the empire, Bindusara expanded it, and Ashoka is remembered for his transformational policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_What_were_the_factors_that_led_to_the_decline_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\"><\/span><strong>Q7:<\/strong> What were the factors that led to the decline of the Mauryan Empire? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The decline of the Mauryan Empire can be attributed to various factors, including internal strife, external invasions, economic issues, and regional fragmentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_When_did_the_Mauryan_Empire_officially_come_to_an_end\"><\/span><strong>Q8:<\/strong> When did the Mauryan Empire officially come to an end? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The Mauryan Empire officially came to an end around 185 BCE when it was overthrown by the Sunga dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_Who_was_the_founder_of_the_Mauryan_Empire\"><\/span><strong>Q9:<\/strong> Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The founder of the Mauryan Empire was Chandragupta Maurya, who established the empire around 322 BCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_What_were_some_of_Chandragupta_Mauryas_notable_achievements\"><\/span><strong>Q10:<\/strong> What were some of Chandragupta Maurya&#8217;s notable achievements? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Chandragupta Maurya&#8217;s achievements include the unification of northern India and the establishment of the Mauryan Empire. He was also known for his administration and alliance with Chanakya, a renowned scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_How_was_the_Mauryan_Empire_administratively_organized\"><\/span><strong>Q11:<\/strong> How was the Mauryan Empire administratively organized? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The Mauryan Empire had a well-organized administrative system with a centralized authority. 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