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Encyclopedia > Maurya dynasty

The Mauryan dynasty ruled the Mauryan empire, the first unified empire of India, from 322 BCE to 183 BCE.


The rulers of the Mauryan dynasty were:

Preceded by:
Nanda dynasty		 Mauryan dynasty Succeeded by:
(in the east:)
Sunga dynasty
(in the west:)
Indo-Greek kings


See also: Mauryan empire


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History Maurya Empire - History Of Ancient, Medieval And Modern India. (2768 words)
Chandragupta Maurya's embrace of Jainism increased social and religious renewal and reform across society, while Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism was the foundation of the reign of social and political peace and non-violence across India.
Maurya re-directed his forces to sneak up on the city, and conducted a secretive and swift raid on the royal buildings, killing the monarch, loyal aides and royal officials.
The assassination of Brhadrata and the rise of the Sunga empire led to a wave of persecution for Buddhists, and a resurgence of Hinduism.
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