He ruled from 322 BC until his voluntary retirement and abdication in favor of his son Bindusara in 298 B.C. ... The edicts are considered among the first examples of writing in Indian history.

Discover key Mauryan Empire facts! Test your knowledge on Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, administration, and significant events ...

THE GOLDEN ROAD: How Ancient India Transformed the World. By William Dalrymple (Bloomsbury/April 29, 2025). Hardcover: 9781639734146 . eBook: 9781639734153.

This flowing model seemed a better way to capture the complexity of Indian literary history. Yes, the risks are real—we’ve grown used to seeing 15–20 pages per language, ...

Ancient India: living traditions – 'ethereal and sensual' exhibition. Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism are explored in show that remains 'remarkably compact' Newsletter sign up Newsletter; ...

In Indian kitchens, wellness isn't just a modern trend, it's a time-honoured tradition. Rooted in ancient wisdom, it is preserved and practiced daily through food, rituals, and mindful living. In ...

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Why India blocked a Sotheby’s sale of ancient jewels buried with the Buddha’s ashes Delhi clashes with UK heirs over gems interred with bones and ashes of The Enlightened One for thousands of years.

Very few traditions have known the importance of holistic wellness as well as Ayurveda and certain ancient Indian techniques have. And Patanjali Wellness, a healthcare initiative developed under ...

Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history. Miss World is one of the oldest international pageants in history. Back then it was known as Festival Bikini Contest ...

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and its own senior officer, Ramakrishna Amarnath, are at loggerheads over whether there is sufficient evidence showing that Keeladi was thriving as a ...