Post-Mauryan Period

Post-Mauryan periods are also called the coinage period, which means the production of the coin started from this period only. In this period, several technologies were used to manufacture the coin such as punching technology. This technology was used to punch the molten material however to manufacture the coins. In this period the great ruler, Ashoka introduced various arts such as a monolithic pillar, Sarnath pillar etc. In these pillars, various art forms can easily be seen as part of the post-Mauryan period. Stone carving during that period is famous and several foreign labourers are involved in it.   

Discussion

What is the impact of central Asia during the post-Mauryan period?

In central Asia, trading routes were from the watering holes or the old silk valley. These were the routes that were an important source for collecting income and various taxes were collected from this route. Several Buddhist messengers passed through this route and travelled from one country to another; hence, it became easy for them to travel. 

Background of Satavahanas 

Satavahanas were the Andhra they extended their empire to the east coast of the peninsular plateau. Simuka was the founder of Satavahanas from Brahmins origin and Satakarni was one of the successors of the Simuka. 

Who were Sungas in the post-Mauryan period?

Pushyamitra Sunga was the founder of the Sunga dynasty in the post-Mauryan period. He ruled for 36 years in the Mauryan Empire and was succeeded by his son Agnimitra. Previously the capital of the Pushyamitra Sunga was the Pataliputra and Pushyamitra Sunga was the army chief of the Brihadratha. He was one of the rulers in the Sunga dynasty that had defeated Menander and Demetrius. He was one of the rulers that had baffled Vidarbha and he was the ruler that had developed sculptured stone in the Sanchi. 

What is the effect of the Sungas in the post-Mauryan dynasty?

The caste system in the post-Mauryan dynasty was reestablished with the Brahmanas. Several mixed casts such as assimilation of the foreign people in the Indian culture was the effect of Sungas in the post-Mauryan dynasty. In this dynasty, several arts and architecture were also patronized as an effect of the Sungas ruler in the post-Mauryan period.

What is the Kanva dynasty?

Vasudeva kanva was the founder of the kanva dynasty and he was from the Brahmin caste. This dynasty is not famous as another dynasty and has limited knowledge about this dynasty. 

What is the Sakas dynasty in the post-Mauryan dynasty?

Scythian of the Greek rulers was the founder of the Sakas dynasty in the post-Mauryan dynasty. The most famous ruler of this dynasty was Rudradaman who ruled in the 2nd century AD.

What are the different types of cities in the post-Mauryan period?

The trade sectors during this period are growing at a high rate this increases the growth of the town during this period. Science and technology are also developed during this period hence are good for the growth of the Mauryan period. The textile industry is also growing at a high rate and waiving of silk is in the progress hence increasing productivity. 

What is the chedi dynasty in the post-Mauryan period?

Chidis was the founder of the chedi dynasty and it originated in Kalinga. The politician was recognised as the third chedi king of the post-Mauryan period during this time.

What are the economic factors of the post-Mauryan period?

The coins are used to buy the product during this period and are made up of silver, gold, and copper. Cotton production in this period is on-demand hence bringing a large amount of income for the farmers. Farmers during this period do paddy transplants for the source of income, which is one of the economic factors of this period.

What is the literature during this period?

The Prakrit language in the post-Mauryan dynasty was popular and was one of the official languages of this period. 

What are the arts and architectures of the post-Mauryan period?

In the Western Ghats of India, certain caves have been discovered such as Ajanta and Karle Chaitya is one the most famous and the largest caves of this period. Amaravati is one of the trading centres and architectural centres; white marble in India was introduced here for the first time.

Conclusion

The study concludes the post-Mauryan empire that started from 200 BC to 300 AD. This period is also called the coinage period because the manufacturing of the coin starts from this period. Several coins that are made up of gold, silver, and copper are manufactured during this period. The trade is too high in this period; cotton cultivation is one of the trading processes in this industry. Farmers in this period grow paddy crops for growth and development or to generate self-income. Sunga Empire in this period covered a few regions such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh. The Sunga dynasty is one of the dynasties that came after the Mauryan dynasty and the capital of the Sunga was Patliputra.