the Nandas

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dynasty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lichchhavis
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Pataliputra
gptkbp:contribution administrative reforms
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:economy agriculture
gptkbp:ends_at 3rd century BCE
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Nanda_Empire
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:India
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:historical_period 4th century BCE
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Arthashastra
gptkb:Puranas
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gptkbp:language gptkb:Prakrit
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Mahapadma_Nanda
gptkb:Dhana_Nanda
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:nationality Indian
gptkbp:notable_event administration of justice
development of irrigation systems
land reforms
establishment of educational institutions
patronage of architecture
construction of roads
development of urban centers
expansion of trade routes
involvement in regional politics
establishment of diplomatic relations with other kingdoms
alliances with local tribes
introduction of new agricultural techniques
patronage of learning
influence on art styles
support of local artisans
development of maritime trade
support of religious tolerance
support of trade guilds
introduction of coinage
influence on Mauryan administration
unification of India
cultural exchanges with Persia
cultural synthesis of local traditions
influence on later Indian dynasties
trade with Southeast Asia
conflict with Alexander the Great
cultural exchanges with Hellenistic world
cultural patronage of scholars
establishment of tax systems
influence on Mauryan art
influence on political thought in India
military campaigns against rival kingdoms
support of Buddhist monasteries
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Mahajanapadas
gptkbp:religion gptkb:temple
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Maurya_Empire
gptkbp:territory Northern India