W hen we think of ancient India, images of grand temples, philosophical discourse, and flourishing trade often come to mind. However, behind the splendor of the Mauryan Empire—the first empire ...

Gateways were also added in the later periods. The most famous and mind boggling monuments of Mauryan art were the Pillars, the pillars of Dharma. These Pillars were not used for support and stand ...

The Mauryan Empire (322 BCE - 185 BCE) was the first and one of the most influential empires in the Indian subcontinent.

Women held an important place in Mauryan history, but their stories are rarely highlighted in historical texts, stated author Devika Rangachari, in conversation with Eric Chopra, on Sunday.

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 ...