When we think of ancient India, images of grand temples, philosophical discourse, and flourishing trade often come to mind. However, behind the splendor of the Mauryan Empire—the first empire to unify ...
Backed by a strong family dynasty, the Mauryan Empire came to rule most of the Indian subcontinent. Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire, sits with his mentor Kautilya in this watercolor ...
Although preceded by two Guptan rulers, Chandragupta I (reign 320-335 CE) is credited with establishing the Gupta Empire in the Ganges River valley in about 320 CE, when he assumed the name of the ...