The Mauryan Empire : Social, Economic And Religious Life
Mauryans in 4th century B.C built the first unified empire in India. Due to the invasion of Alexander the large political chaos happened in punjab
Mauryans in 4th century B.C built the first unified empire in India. Due to the invasion of Alexander the large political chaos happened in punjab
The Childhood Name Of Gautam Buddha Was Siddhartha While He Was Also Known As Sakyamuni Or Tathagata Because He Belonged To The Sakya Clan, His Family Name Was Gautam.
The childhood name of Gautam Buddha was Siddhartha while he was also known as Sakyamuni or Tathagata because he belonged to the Sakya clan, his family name was Gautam
Mahavira is considered to be the founder of Jainism, was known as Vardhamana. He played a very important role in the development of Jainism. Jainism was known as Nirgranth earlier
Mahavira is considered to be the founder of Jainism, was known as Vardhamana. He played a very important role in the development of Jainism.
With the disintegration of the Mauryan empire, other powers like Sungas, the Sakas, The Nagas, the Kanavas and Parthians weren't able to establish a strong control so ultimately Kushanas established a powerful empire of north India.
The Gandhara school of art flourished in the north western frontier of India and some part of Afghanistan. Gandhara art flourished during the period of Kushanas from 1st to 5th century.
Gupta period is regarded as the golden age by many scholars. The Gupta dynasty came out as a powerful empire in 320 A.D . Gupta rulers built the powerful empire through large conquest and achievements. Gupta rulers were great lovers of art
Womens were although considered as subordinate to men but were of significance and were treated respectfully. Arthashastra explains the human relationship and the way to deal with womens, focuses on injustices done with women during Mauryans.
Fa- hien a Chinese traveller who visited India during the rule of Chandra Gupta ll . Fa in Chinese stands for 'religion' and Hien for Acharya' which is a sage, so the word Fa hien means 'Dharmacharya'.