Know about theLargest Empireof indian subcontinent
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This great empire reached as far north as the Himalayas and east into present-day Assam, during its peak ruling period!
Despite the significance of the Mughal Empire, there's a tendency to overlook the vastness of this dynasty due to recency bias.
The Mauryan Empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya, is regarded as the largest empire in Indian history.
Chandragupta, with the guidance of Chanakya (Kautilya), established this Empire after overthrowing the Nanda Empire.
It expanded westwards, incorporating territories left by Alexander the Great and defeating Seleucus I, extending its reach across central and western India.
At its zenith, it unified most of the Indian subcontinent by Bindusara and Ashoka, with its capital at Pataliputra.
Under Ashoka, the Great, trade and agriculture advanced, while art, architecture, inscriptions, and texts, contributed to the cultural richness.
The spread of Buddhism influenced regions as far as Sri Lanka, northwest India, and Central Asia, promoting cultural exchange.
Despite its eventual decline, the Mauryan Empire's legacy endures in its contributions to Indian history, culture, and governance, leaving a lasting impact.