Who came after the Maurya empire?
After the Maurya Empire came to an end, India remained divided for nearly 600 years. During that time, Buddhism spread throughout India and the popularity of Hinduism declined. Around AD 320 the Gupta Dynasty took over India, once again bringing unity and prosperity to the region.
What happened after Maurya?
The Mauryan Empire collapsed about 2200 years ago. In its place (and elsewhere) rose several new kingdoms. The Shungas were followed by another dynasty, known as the Kanvas, and by rulers from other families till the establishment of the Gupta empire about 1700 years ago.
Who was the last ruler of Mauryan dynasty?
Brihadratha
The last ruler, Brihadratha, was killed in 185 bce by his Brahman commander in chief, Pushyamitra, who then founded the Shunga dynasty, which ruled in central India for about a century.
How did Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan dynasty?
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE when he conquered the kingdom of Magadha and the northwestern Macedonian satrapies.
How did Mauryan dynasty fall?
Mauryan Empire began to decline after the death of Ashoka in 232 BC. The last king was Brihadratha was assassinated in 185 BC-183 BC by his general Pushyamitra Shunga who was a Brahmin. The decline of the Maurya Dynasty was rather rapid after the death of Ashoka/Asoka.
What came first Gupta or Mauryan?
Summary. Mauryan Empire existed before Christ; Gupta Empire existed after death of Christ. Maurya Empire was vaster as compared to Gupta Empire. Mauryan rulers followed a centralized administration structure, whereas Gupta rulers followed a decentralized administrative structure.
Which dynasty did Chandragupta found?
the Mauryan dynasty
Chandragupta was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty (reigned c. 321–c. 297 BCE) and the first emperor to unify most of India under one administration.
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