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  1. Maurya Empire - Wikipedia

    The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power in South Asia with its power base in Magadha. Founded by Chandragupta Maurya around c. 320 BCE, [h] it existed in …

  2. Mauryan empire | Definition, Map, Achievements, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 2, 2025 · Mauryan empire, in ancient India, a state centered at Pataliputra (later Patna) near the junction of the Son and Ganges rivers. It lasted from 321 to 185 BCE. It was succeeded by the …

  3. Mauryan Empire - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · The Mauryan Empire, which formed around 321 B.C.E. and ended in 185 B.C.E., was the first pan-Indian empire, an empire that covered most of the Indian region. It spanned across central …

  4. Maurya Empire - New World Encyclopedia

    The Maurya Empire (322 – 185 B.C.E.), ruled by the Mauryan dynasty, was a geographically extensive and powerful political and military empire in ancient India.

  5. Rise of the Maurya Empire | World Civilization - Lumen Learning

    The Maurya Empire was founded in 322 BCE by Chandragupta Maurya, who had overthrown the Nanda Dynasty and rapidly expanded his power westward across central and western India in order to take …

  6. Maurya Empire: History, Facts & Greatest Achievements

    Apr 7, 2022 · Spanning from around 321 BC to 185 BC, the Maurya Empire was the second Magadha dynasty. With its cultural and political hub at Pataliputra, the Mauryan Empire attained so many feats. …

  7. Maurya Empire in India - Facts, History, Government & Achievements

    Jun 26, 2018 · Founded by Chandragupta Maurya, the Mauryan Empire dominated ancient India from 322 BCE to 187 BCE. Let’s take a look at its history, government, achievements and some …

  8. Maurya Empire: First Dynasty to Rule Most of India - ThoughtCo

    May 12, 2025 · There are several sources of information about the Mauryan dynasty, both in India and in the Greek and Roman records of their Mediterranean trading partners. These records agree on the …

  9. Mauryan Empire: Sources, Rulers & Administrative Architecture

    Aug 5, 2025 · The Mauryan Empire was a major ancient Indian empire that flourished from 321 to 185 BCE. It is significant for its extensive territorial expansion, sophisticated administration, and the …

  10. The history of the Maurya Empire

    The Maurya Empire, which existed in India from 322 to 185 BCE, is one of the first major empires on the Indian subcontinent. It played a key role in shaping the political, social, and cultural structure of the …