Mauryan Age: Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka — Social Science STD 6 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social ScienceMauryan Age: Chandragupta and Emperor Ashoka3 Marks
Question
Answer the following questions: Describe the sources for getting information about the Mauryan dynasty.
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Answer
The sources for getting information about the Mauryan dynasty are as follows:
$(1)$ Arthashastra by Kautilya
$(2 )$ The book ‘Indica’ by Megasthenes
$(3 )$ Buddhist texts like Deepvansh and Mahavansh
$(4)$ Mudrarakshas by Vishakhadutt
$(5 )$ Stones, pillars, caves, stupas, viharas, inscribed by Mauryan Emperors.
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