Ancient India · 322 – 185 BCE

The Mauryan Empire

India's first great empire — Chandragupta and Kautilya's statecraft, and Ashoka's Dhamma after the war over Kalinga.

A full digest of this age is being researched by our editorial board. Check back soon.

Researched by a multi-model AI editorial board and cross-checked against sources. Ancient and medieval dates are often approximate ("c." = circa) and some are debated by historians. This is a study aid, not a substitute for primary sources. Spotted an error? Tell us.