Chandragupta Maurya (Founder of Mauryan Dynasty) Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Dynasty. The origin and early life of Chandragupta is shrouded in mystery. The earliest Indian tradition preserved in the Puranas is silent on this point. It merely says that Kautilya placed Chandragupta on the throne of Magadha Kingdom in…
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Chanakya and Chandragupta Maurya Introduction Chanakya was a professor at the ancient Taxila university. He was a guardian, teacher and mentor of Chandragupta Mauya. He was a learned person and master of economics and politics. Chanakya drafted the road-map for Chandragupta Maurya to overthrow the Nanda dynasty and secure the throne of Magadha Empire.…
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Causes of the Decline of Buddhism in India Decline of Buddhism in India India is the birthplace of Buddhism. Though Buddhism is still surviving today in many countries of the world, yet it has declined in its land of birth. The causes for the decline or downfall of Buddhism in India have been…
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Causes and Effect of Kalinga War on Ashoka Causes and Effect of Kalinga War on Ashoka Ashoka Priyadarsi ascended the Magadhan throne as the new Maurya ruler in 273 B.C. Ashoka was anxious to distinguish himself as a conqueror. Ashoka was ascended to the throne in 273 B.C.. But he was coronated four…
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Capital of Magadha Kingdom Rajgriha was the ancient capital of Magadha Kingdom. The capital was later shifted to Patliputra. Both Pataliputra and Rajgriha are now part of the modern Bihar state. The capital of Magadha Kingdom had some distinct geographical advantages, such as : Ancient Capital Rajgriha was surrounded by five hills. Pataliputra…
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Buddhism in India Gautama Buddha: Gautama Buddha was the founder of Buddhism in India. Born to the republican state of Kapilavastu in the Terai region of Nepal in 563 B.C, Gautama Buddha was a Kshatriya prince and the founder of Buddhism. At 29, he renounced the material world and took lessons of spirituality…
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Brief Overview of Ancient Indian Literature The Ancient Indian Literature consists of the four Vedas and the Upanishads. The four Vedas provides information regarding the development of early and the later Aryan civilization. The four Vedas are Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. It took a very long time to compose…
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Brief Note on The Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro The Great bath has surprised both the Indian and European visitors. The Great Bath is the most interesting structure of the metropolis of Mohenjo-Daro. It is about 55 meters long and 33 meters wide. It is found to contain a large, open space at the…
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A brief note on the Kanva Dynasty The founder of Kanva Dynasty was Vasudeva who killed Devabhumi, the last ruler of the Sunga dynasty. According to the Vayu Purana the Kanva was a minor dynasty having only four rulers: Vasudeva, Bhumimitra, Narayana, and Susarman The rulers of Kanva Dynasty ruled for 45 years…
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Brief History of Haryana Dynasty The process of empire building started in Magadha under the Harsanka dynasty. This work was started by Bimbisara (545-494 B.C.). His symbol (surname) was ‘Srenik’. He established matrimonial relationship with Koshala, Baisali, Videha and Madra and thereby gained strength and prosperity. He got Kashi (Benaras) as a dowry…
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