Ancient India was home to numerous powerful empires that shaped the subcontinent's political, cultural, and economic landscape over millennia. Here's an overview of the major ancient Indian empires:
Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE)
The Mauryan Empire was India's first major unified empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya. At its peak under Emperor Ashoka (268-232 BCE), it stretched from Afghanistan to Bengal and south to Karnataka. Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War led to the empire's emphasis on non-violence and dharma. The Mauryans established an efficient administrative system with a centralized bureaucracy, extensive road networks, and a sophisticated espionage system described in Kautilya's Arthashastra.
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