Mauryan Art and Architecture: From Ashokan Pillars to Buddhist Monastic Marvels

Mauryan Art and Architecture Mauryan art represents the culmination of an extensive indigenous movement that evolved over time.  Scholars like Niharanjan Ray assert that Mauryan art significantly diverged from earlier…

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Later Mauryas and the Disintegration of the Mauryan Empire (232–185 BCE)

Later Mauryas (232–185 BCE) The Later Mauryas, following Ashoka’s reign, governed a fragmented empire with limited historical records.  While the Puranas, Buddhist, and Jain literature provide some information, these sources…

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Sources of History in the Post-Mauryan Period: Literary, Epigraphic and Numismatic Evidence

Introduction to Post-Mauryan Period The period following the decline of the Mauryan Empire, starting around 200 BCE, marked a significant transitional phase in Indian history.  This era was characterized by…

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Indo-Greeks in the Post-Mauryan Period: Influence on Indian Art, Culture and Governance

Indo-Greeks During the Post-Mauryan Period The Indo-Greeks, known for their significant impact on Indian history, emerged during the post-Mauryan period around 200 BCE.  These rulers, originally from Bactria (south of…

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