How did the Maurya Empire consolidate power, and what was the significance of Ashoka’s reign?
How did the Maurya Empire consolidate power, and what was the significance of Ashoka’s reign? A: The Maurya Empire (321 BCE – 185 BCE) was the first pan-Indian empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya with the guidance of his mentor Chanakya (Kautilya). It marked the unification of most of the Indian subcontinent under a centralised administration. … Read more