Maury dynasty
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Founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE; first pan-Indian empire.
The Maurya dynasty, founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE, established the Maurya Empire, the first pan-Indian empire, which unified most of the Indian subcontinent.
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The Maurya dynasty, founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE, established the Maurya Empire, the first pan-Indian empire, which unified most of the Indian subcontinent.
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The Maurya dynasty marked an essential period in Indian history, leading to increased economic prosperity due to their efficient administration and military.
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A common mistake is confusing the Maurya dynasty with the later Gupta dynasty, which also ruled much of Northern India but was founded later and is known for a different period of cultural flourishing.
Sources
- Maurya Empire - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Mauryan empire | Definition, Map, Achievements, & Facts - Britannica - britannica.com
- The Maurya and Gupta Empires (article) - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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