jan 1, 253 BC - Mauryan Dynasty
Description:
321 BCE - 185 BCE The Mauryan Dynasty was the largest dynasty in terms of physical size, ruling over most of the Indian subcontinent. It was started by Chandragupta Maurya, trade flourished as well as economics and activities were centralized. When Ashoka came to power he expanded the empire by conquering surrounding lands and spread Buddhism by endorsing it. (2.2)Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 253 BC
Now
~ 2280 years ago