the Maurya Empire

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:administrative_division provinces
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Pataliputra
gptkbp:cultural_contribution gptkb:literature
gptkb:philosophy
art and sculpture
gptkbp:cultural_influence Indian culture
gptkbp:currency punch-marked coins
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations with Hellenistic kingdoms
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Sanchi_Stupa
gptkb:Ashoka_Pillars
gptkbp:founded_by gptkb:Chandragupta_Maurya
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:monarchy
gptkbp:historical_period Ancient India
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Arthashastra
gptkb:Indica
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Maurya Empire
gptkbp:influence_on subsequent Indian empires
gptkbp:language gptkb:Prakrit
gptkbp:notable_achievement spread of Buddhism
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Ashoka's_edicts
gptkb:Kalinga_War
patronage of the arts
development of infrastructure
development of agriculture
establishment of a postal system
establishment of universities
support for religious tolerance
promotion of trade routes
urbanization of cities
Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism
cultural exchanges with Persia
Ashoka's diplomatic missions to foreign lands
Ashoka's edicts promoting non-violence
Ashoka's missionary activities
administrative reforms by Chandragupta
cultural synthesis of diverse traditions
development of trade with the Mediterranean
establishment of a vast trade network
establishment of a welfare state
expansion into Southeast Asia
influence on Indian law
Ashoka's role in the spread of Buddhism to Sri Lanka
gptkbp:notable_ruler gptkb:Ashoka_the_Great
gptkbp:peak_period 322–185 BCE
gptkbp:production_years 185 BCE
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:strength large army
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Shunga_Empire
gptkbp:territory Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:trade_goods gptkb:Silk
cotton
spices
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ashoka
gptkb:Indica
gptkb:Edict_of_Ashoka
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5