Social Movements
Social movements encompass the various reform initiatives, revolutionary changes, and societal transformations that have occurred throughout Indian history. This includes religious reform movements, social justice campaigns, educational reforms, and the struggle for independence.
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View All People →Founder of the Mauryan Empire and the first ruler to unify most of the Indian subcontinent under one administration.
Political strategist, economist, and author of Arthashastra. He was instrumental in Chandragupta's rise to power.
Second Mauryan emperor who expanded the empire southward and maintained diplomatic relations with Hellenistic kingdoms.
Related Events
View All Events →Chandragupta Maurya establishes the Mauryan Empire after overthrowing the Nanda dynasty with the help of Chanakya (Kautilya). This marked the beginning of the first pan-Indian empire.
Chandragupta Maurya signs a treaty with Seleucus I Nicator, establishing diplomatic relations and territorial boundaries between the Mauryan Empire and the Seleucid Empire.
Bindusara, known as 'Amitraghata' (slayer of enemies), expands the empire southward, conquering most of peninsular India except the extreme south.
Related Dynasties
View All Dynasties →First pan-Indian empire that unified the subcontinent under Chandragupta Maurya and reached its zenith under Emperor Ashoka
Golden Age of Indian culture, witnessing unprecedented growth in arts, science, literature, and mathematics
Islamic empire known for architectural marvels, cultural synthesis, and administrative excellence