MAURYAN EMPIRE (jan 1, 321 BC – jan 1, 185 BC)
Description:
KAUTILYAThe Arthasastra contains 15 book and 180 chapters
15 Adhikaranas (1-5(Internal Administration),6(Saptanga
Theory), 7-15(Mandala Theory/Foreign Policy/Balance of Power
Theory)
Visakadatta’s Mudrarakshasa
Drama in Sanskrit.
Although written during the Gupta period, it
describes how Chandragupta with the
assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas.
Megasthenes’ Indica
Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador in the
court of Chandragupta Maurya.
His book Indica has survived only in fragments.
the Puranas
and the Buddhist literature such as Jatakas provide information on the Mauryas.
The Ceylonese Chronicles Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa throw light on the role Asoka in spreading Buddhism in
Sri Lanka.
Tibetan Buddhist text Divyavadana gives information about Ashoka and his efforts to spread Buddhism
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 321 BC
jan 1, 185 BC
~ 136 years