History glossary
Maurya Empire
the ancient Indian empire founded by Chandragupta Maurya that united much of the subcontinent.
- Category
- Empire
- Region
- South Asia
- Date range
- c. 322-185 BCE
What it means
The Maurya Empire was an ancient Indian empire founded around 322-321 BCE after Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nanda dynasty in Magadha. At its height under Ashoka, it ruled much of the Indian subcontinent through conquest, provincial administration, taxation, roads, officials and royal authority.
