Maurya Empire

First empire to unite the Indian subcontinent; Ashoka spread Buddhism worldwide

322 BC 🇮🇳 India Ancient World

🏺 Key Facts

Founded by Chandragupta Maurya (322 BC) with Chanakya's strategic guidance

Emperor Ashoka (268–232 BC) — one of history's greatest rulers; spread Buddhism across Asia

Pillars of Ashoka with edicts on non-violence and religious tolerance still stand in India today

Emperor Ashoka renounced war after the bloody Kalinga War and embraced non-violence

Era

🏺 Ancient World

Region

🇮🇳 India

Year

322 BC

Summary

First empire to unite the Indian subcontinent; Ashoka spread Buddhism worldwide