π¦ Chapter 05 Β· Ancient India Β· Indian History
Mauryan Empire
Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Ashoka β administration, Dhamma, Arthashastra, Megasthenes, decline. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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π What You Will Learn in This Chapter
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Chandragupta Maurya’s rise & Kautilya’s Arthashastra
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Megasthenes’ Indica & Seleucus defeat
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Mauryan central & provincial administration
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Ashoka β Kalinga War, Dhamma policy, edicts
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14 Major Rock Edicts & 7 Pillar Edicts
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Mauryan art β Ashokan pillars, lion capital, Sanchi Stupa
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Topic 01
Chandragupta Maurya & Kautilya
Chandragupta’s rise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Seleucus defeat, Megasthenes’ Indica, Chandragupta’s abdication.
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Mauryan Administration
Central administration, provinces, districts, spy system, army, revenue β Mauryan governance structure.
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Ashoka β Life & Dhamma
Kalinga War (261 BCE), conversion to Buddhism, Dhamma policy, Ashoka’s edicts β Major Rock Edicts, Pillar Edicts.
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Ashokan Edicts & Inscriptions
14 Major Rock Edicts, 7 Pillar Edicts, Minor Rock Edicts β content, locations, significance.
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Mauryan Art & Architecture
Ashokan pillars, Sanchi Stupa, Pataliputra palace, lion capital (national emblem), Mauryan sculpture.
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Decline of Mauryan Empire & Revision
Causes of decline, Pushyamitra Shunga, post-Mauryan period, complete chapter revision checklist.
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