Question

“The emergence of the Mauryan empire was regarded as a major landmark in Indian history.” Explain the statement.

Hint:

Highlight political, economic, and cultural contributions of empires for historical significance questions.

Answer 1

The Mauryan empire unified a vast territory, centralizing administration under Chandragupta Maurya. Ashoka’s Dhamma policies spread ethical governance and Buddhism. The empire’s trade, urban development, and military strategies shaped ancient Indian political and economic frameworks. It was the first large-scale empire in India.