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Who founded the Mauryan Empire?
AChandragupta Maurya
BAshoka
CChanakya
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ICSEClass 6 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 8 · Topic 1
The Mauryan Empire
The Mauryan Empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya around 321 BCE, became one of ancient India's largest empires, with Ashoka as its most fa
Core concept
Chandragupta Maurya, guided by his advisor Chanakya, unified much of the Indian subcontinent, establishing a well-organised administration.
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The empire had a strong central government, with the emperor supported by ministers and a network of officials managing different regions.
Why it matters
Ashoka, Chandragupta's grandson, expanded the empire further but later embraced Buddhism and non-violence after the bloody Kalinga War.
Key detail
The Mauryan Empire's administration, trade networks, and cultural developments had a lasting influence on later Indian history.
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• Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire around 321 BCE.
• Chanakya was Chandragupta's advisor.
• Chandragupta unified much of India.
• The empire had a strong central government.
• Ministers and officials managed different regions.
• Ashoka was Chandragupta's grandson.
• Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
• The Mauryan Empire influenced later Indian history.