Q1
Who founded the Maurya Empire?
AChandragupta Maurya
BAshoka
CKautilya
DBindusara
SSCClass 6 (SSC)History-Civics (इतिहास-नागरिकशास्त्र)Ch 7 · Topic 1
India During the Maurya Period
The Maurya Empire was one of ancient India's largest empires, known for its strong administration and the influential ruler Ashoka.
Core concept
The Maurya Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya around 321 BCE, eventually unifying most of the Indian subcontinent.
How it works
Chandragupta's advisor Kautilya (Chanakya) wrote the Arthashastra, a treatise on statecraft, economics, and military strategy.
Why it matters
Ashoka, Chandragupta's grandson, expanded the empire but later embraced Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War, promoting peace and non-violence.
Key detail
Ashoka's edicts, inscribed on pillars and rocks throughout the empire, promoted moral values and are important historical sources.
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• Maurya Empire founded by Chandragupta, ~321 BCE.
• It unified most of Indian subcontinent.
• Kautilya (Chanakya) wrote the Arthashastra.
• It covers statecraft, economics, military strategy.
• Ashoka expanded the empire.
• He embraced Buddhism after Kalinga War.
• He promoted peace, non-violence after that.
• His edicts on pillars are historical sources.