Overview (in Hindi)

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Abhyudaya Kelkar

The Mauryan Empire saw the first real political unification of the Indian Sub-continent (South Asia). Many changes, apart from the political integration, took place during this period of the Indian Iron Age. Administration, Economy, Art, Architecture, Religion, Literature, in every field, the Mauryan Empire distinguished itself from its predecessors. It is not only one of the three Golden Eras of Indian History but among the greatest contributors to the human civilization. Its study cannot be concluded without the discussion about the Achaemenid Persians and Alexander’s invasion. Therefore, in this course, we will cover the following aspects of this period: Lesson 1: Persian Invasion and Alexander Lesson 2: Alexander’s Invasion Lesson 3: The Aftermaths of Alexander’s Invasion Lesson 4: Origins of the Mauryans Lesson 5: Chandragupta and Bindusara Lesson 6: Ashoka and his Dhamma Lesson 7: Ashokan Edicts and other Mauryan Sites Lesson 8: Later Mauryas and Decline Lesson 9: Mauryan Art and Culture Lesson 10: Mauryan Administration and Arthashastra Lesson 11: Mauryan Society, Economy and Megasthenes