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Art and Architecture of the Post-Mauryan Period (UPSC/BPSC Prelims & Mains)
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OverviewThe Post-Mauryan period (circa 185 BCE–300 CE) followed the decline of the Mauryan Empire and was marked by the rise of regional dynasties like the Shungas, Satavahanas, Kushanas, and Indo-Greeks, alongside local powers like the Kharavela of Kalinga. This era witnessed a flourishing of art and architecture, driven by patronage of Buddhism, Jainism, and Brahmanism,…
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Satavahanas: The Post-Mauryan Deccan Dynasty
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Satavahanas: The Post-Mauryan Deccan Dynasty | Immersive Time Journey • CrackTarget CT CrackTarget INDIA’S #1 EXAM PREP UPSC BPSC DRDO Exam Mode Back to Hub 230 BCE — 220 CE POST-MAURYAN DECCAN SATAVAHANAS The Post-Mauryan Deccan Dynasty Step through the mists of time. Witness the rise of India’s first great indigenous empire of the Deccan.…
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Mauryan Dhamma: Ashoka’s Philosophy (UPSC/BPSC Prelims & Mains)
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OverviewMauryan Dhamma, also known as Ashoka’s Dhamma (circa 268–232 BCE), was an ethical and moral framework introduced by Emperor Ashoka, the third Mauryan ruler, after the Kalinga War (circa 261 BCE). Based in Pataliputra (modern Patna, Bihar), Dhamma was a universal code promoting social harmony, non-violence, and ethical governance across the diverse Mauryan Empire. It…
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Mauryan Dhamma: Ashoka’s Philosophy
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Mauryan Dhamma: Ashoka’s Philosophy | CrackTarget — Immersive Time Journey CT CrackTarget INDIA’S #1 REGULATORY EXAMS PLATFORM Home UPSC BPSC DRDO Blog English हिंदी Explore All Courses Test Yourself 268 – 232 BCE • MAURYAN EMPIRE Mauryan Dhamma: Ashoka’s Philosophy Step into the Time Chariot. Witness the blood of Kalinga transform into the eternal light…
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Ashoka: The Mauryan Emperor
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Ashoka: The Mauryan Emperor | CrackTarget • Premium UPSC & BPSC Notes CT CrackTarget INDIA’S #1 REGULATORY & STATE PCS PLATFORM Home Exams Notes Current Affairs Mock Tests History Subscribe Join Free Home / Ancient History / Ashoka the Great UPSC GS-I • BPSC • Prelims + Mains Ashoka: The Mauryan Emperor From ruthless conqueror…
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Pushyamitra Shunga: The Founder of the Shunga Dynasty
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OverviewPushyamitra Shunga (circa 185–149 BCE) was the founder of the Shunga dynasty, which succeeded the Mauryan Empire in northern India. A former Mauryan general, he overthrew the last Mauryan king, Brihadratha, around 185 BCE, establishing a new dynasty centered in Pataliputra (modern Patna, Bihar). His reign marks a significant transition in ancient Indian history, characterized…
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Study Material: Mauryan Empire – Chandragupta Maurya (c. 321–297 BCE)
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Chandragupta Maurya & The Mauryan Empire | Complete Study Material | CrackTarget CT CrackTarget GOVERNMENT JOBS • EXAMS ANCIENT HISTORY UPSC GS-1 BPSC Download PDF Save for Later Browse All Materials MAURYAN EMPIRE • 321–297 BCE FOUNDATION OF IMPERIAL INDIA Chandragupta Maurya & The Mauryan Empire From humble origins to architect of India’s first great…
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Study Material: Nanda Dynasty (c. 345–321 BCE)
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The Nanda Dynasty was a pivotal ruling house of the Magadha kingdom in ancient India, succeeding the Haryanka and Shishunaga dynasties. Known for its immense wealth, vast military might, and centralized administration, the Nanda Dynasty transformed Magadha into a dominant power, laying the foundation for the subsequent Mauryan Empire. Based in Pataliputra (modern Patna, Bihar),…
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Study Material: Social Structure of the Vedic Period (c. 1500–500 BCE)
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The Vedic period, spanning approximately from 1500 to 500 BCE, encompasses the Early Vedic period (c. 1500–1000 BCE, reflected in the Rigveda) and the Later Vedic period (c. 1000–500 BCE, seen in the Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and early Upanishads). The social structure of this period evolved significantly, transitioning from a relatively flexible, tribal…
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Study Material: Haryanka Dynasty (c. 544–413 BCE)
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The Haryanka Dynasty, the first recorded rulers of ancient Magadha (c. 600–321 BCE), established political and military dominance in northern India. Notable leaders Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, and Udayin transformed the region through expansion, administrative innovations, and religious patronage, particularly of Buddhism and Jainism, paving the way for future empires.