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History .the topic is polity and society in post mauriyan period

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Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction to the Post-Mauriyan Period and its Sources
  2. Political Fragmentation and Regional Powers
  3. Economic Transformations and Urban Centers
  4. Social Structures and Evolving Hierarchies
  5. Religious Developments and Cultural Syncretism
  6. Overall Impact and Legacy

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Introduction to the Post-Mauriyan Period and its Sources

The Maurya Empire, which unified much of the Indian subcontinent, began to decline after Ashoka's death around 232 BCE and finally dissolved by 185 BCE. This led to a period where power became decentralized, and numerous smaller kingdoms and foreign invaders rose to prominence across different regions of India. This "Post-Mauriyan" era lasted until the rise of the Gupta Empire in the 4th century CE.

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