The Mauryan Empire was the largest and most powerful empire during the ancient world. There existed several regional states before the rise of the Mauryan Empire, with several larger kingdoms as well.

Being a king might sound like the ultimate luxury: they live in magnificent palaces, with enormous wealth and countless ...

JAIPUR, (IANS) – The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found ancient remains in the form of metal tools and coins, among other ancient articles, from the Shunga period, Kushan period, Maurya ...

PATNA: Archaeologists have expressed grave concern over the plight of an 80-pillar assembly hall, where emperor Ashoka is believed to have held meetings more than 2,000 years ago, calling for its ...

Chandragupta Maurya, even today, is considered as one of the most prominent Hindu kings of ancient India. He was the founder of the Maurya dynasty, which ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent ...