Mauryan Period - Major Rulers and their Contributions
The Mauryan period is the remarkable period in the history of Indian sub-continent. It not only mark the establishment of first sub-continental empire, but also the development of innovative and comparatively stable governance strategies.
Major Rulers and their Contributions
Chandragupta Maurya (324/321 – 297 BCE): He was the founder of Mauryan dynasty by defeating Dhana Nanda (last ruler of Nanda Dynasty) and extended his empire from Punjab to Karnataka. He is credited for having maintained the first international matrimonial alliance as a part of his diplomatic policy with the daughter of Seleucus named Helena. He was succeeded by his son, ....
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Indian History
- 1 Feudal Polity in Early Medieval India
- 2 Gupta Kings: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta & Vikramaditya
- 3 Decentralized Governance in the Gupta Age
- 4 Mauryan Kings: Chandragupta and Ashoka
- 5 Delhi Sultanate: Dynasties & Rulers
- 6 Delhi Sultanate: Political System & Governance
- 7 Tribal Political Organisation in Early Vedic Period
- 8 Rise of Monarchical Power in Mahajanapadas
- 9 Centralized Monarchy during Mauryan Empire
- 10 Evolution of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) During the British Era
