Maurya Empire

18 artifacts · 350 BCE – 200 BCE · architecture (7) · people (4) · artifact (3) · battle (2) · art (1) · spiritual (1)

The Maurya Empire, which thrived from the 4th to the 2nd century BCE in India, is celebrated for its unification of the subcontinent and advancements in governance and culture. This collection highlights the empire's architectural wonders and the impactful figures, like Ashoka, who championed peace and dharma.

The Collection

• Chanakya — 350 BCE · people
• Chandragupta Maurya — 339 BCE · people
• Battle of the Hydaspes — 325 BCE · battle
• Bindusara — 319 BCE · people
• Ashoka — 303 BCE · people
• Pataliputra — 300 BCE · architecture
• Didarganj Yakshi — 300 BCE · artifact
• Arthashastra — 300 BCE · artifact
• Kalinga War — 261 BCE · battle
• pillars of Ashoka — 250 BCE · architecture
• Mahabodhi Temple — 250 BCE · architecture
• Sanchi — 250 BCE · architecture
• Barabar Caves — 250 BCE · architecture
• Edicts of Ashoka — 250 BCE · artifact
• Third Buddhist council — 250 BCE · spiritual
• Dhamek Stupa — 249 BCE · architecture
• Lion Capital of Asoka — 249 BCE · art
• Bharhut — 200 BCE · architecture