Backed by a strong family dynasty, the Mauryan Empire came to rule most of the Indian subcontinent. Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire, sits with his mentor Kautilya in this watercolor ...

Chandragupta Maurya, India's first emperor, overthrew the Nanda dynasty. With Chanakya's guidance, he unified the subcontinent. He defeated Seleucus and expanded his empire. Mauryan rule saw economic ...

Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India. He died a monk. IMAGE: The Chandragupta Maurya stamp issued in 2001. Photograph: Kind courtesy Wikimedia Commons Chandragupta ...

Key point: These are South Asia’s five greatest empires. South Asia is like a world unto itself. Also known as the Indian subcontinent, its particular geography and climate have always led to it ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information Oriental scholars all over the world have always favored the 86 Volumes old Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, ...

India’s history is a combination of ambition, culture, and a journey of dynamism in the form of change that has been woven by rulers who wrote history and redefined leadership. Among these iconic ...

Several kings in Indian history are remembered for their power and victories over neighbouring nations. However, there is one king who is remembered not just for the battles he fought and won, but for ...