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CHAPTER-8
The Mauryas
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Maurya Dynasty
Sources
Indica written by Megasthenes
Arthashastra by Kautaliya
Rock and Pillar edicts
Maurayan Emperors
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CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA
The first ruler of this dynasty was Chandragupta
Maurya.
He conquered Magadh and then defeated Seleucus
Nicator.
He tried to control other parts of Northern India
BINDUSARA
Chandragupta was succeeded by his son Bindusara.
Under him the Mauryan Empire spread across the
whole of Indian subcontinent except for Kalinga.
Emperor Ashoka
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Dhamma
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Spread of Dhamma
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were
He appointed officials called Dharma Mahamatras to
spread Dhamma
He issued rock edicts which contained principle of
Dhamma which were in Brahmi script.
Administration
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Village
District
Central
Provisional
Pataliputra
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attack Kalinga?
When Ashoka became the King, Kalinga was the only
Kingdom which was not under the Mauryan Control,
Kalinga war was fought in 261 BC. Ashoka conquered
Kalinga, as it controlled the land and the sea route to
south-east Asia.
of Ashoka?
The of Kalinga War a turning point in the life of
Ashoka as
The death, destruction and suffering that he saw in
the war made him feel sad
He realised the futility of fighting a war and vowed
not to fight any more wars.
He devoted the rest of his life to serve people.
What is Dhamma?
Refer to Slide No.6
Write any two stepts taken by the Ashoka to spread
Dhamma?
Refer to slide No.7
Write