History - Indian History - Mauryan Empire - The Mauryan Empire

A 5-step history of the Mauryan Empire. Step 1: 'Chandragupta Maurya' (321 BCE) - A young warrior who overthrew the Nanda dynasty with the help of his advisor Chanakya (who wrote Arthashastra, a guide to governance). Step 2: 'Building an Empire' - United most of the Indian subcontinent for the first