[Ancient History - Article]*Chapter 9. Post - Mauryan Empire

 

[Ancient History - Article]*Chapter 9. Post - Mauryan Empire 

Introduction 

The Mauryan Empire, under the leadership of Ashoka, had reached its zenith. His reign was marked by peace, prosperity, and the spread of Buddhism. However, following his death, the empire began to unravel. The successors of Ashoka were unable to maintain the same level of control and cohesion.

[Ancient History - Article]*Chapter 9. Post - Mauryan Empire 

 

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The Satavahanas ~ Click Here

The Economic Prosperity of the Satavahanas ~ Click Here

The Cultural Prosperity of the Satavahanas ~ Click Here

Foreign Invasions of Northwest India: The Bactrian Greeks ~ Click Here

Foreign Invasions of Northwest India: The Sakas ~ Click Here 

Foreign Invasions of Northwest India: The Kushanas ~ Click Here

Kanishka (78 – 120 A.D.) ~ Click Here

Kanishka's Conquests: A Vast Empire ~ Click Here

Kanishka and Mahayana Buddhism ~ Click Here

Gandhara Art: A Fusion of Cultures ~ Click Here

The Mathura School of Art: A Distinct Artistic Tradition ~ Click Here

The Decline of the Kushanas After Kanishka ~ Click Here

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Conclusion 

In conclusion, the period following the Mauryan Empire was marked by a dynamic and multifaceted process of change. The rise and fall of various dynasties, the interplay of different cultures, and the evolution of religious and artistic traditions shaped the trajectory of Indian history and laid the groundwork for the subsequent development of the Indian subcontinent.

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