Arthashastra

A volume on principles of economics and administration written by Chanakya, a brahmin in the court of Chandragupta Maurya

Ashoka

(273-232 B.C.) The Great Mauryan Emperor who is responsible for globalization of Buddhist faith; [more]

Bindusara

(298-273 B.C.) Mauryan Emperor who ruled India; son of Chandragupta Maurya

Chanakya

(3rd century B.C) also known as Kautilya, author of Artha Shastra, an ancient text on administration of Government and Economics. He was Chandragupta Maurya's prime minister [more]

Chandragupta Maurya

(330-298 B.C.) First documented Indian Emperor; said to belong to same family as Lord Rama of Ramayana; established the Mauryan empire [more]

Megasthenes

(c.340 - 282 B.C.) Greek historian from Ionia sent to India as an ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. His report about the culture, history and religion of India is an important source of Indian history.

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