A seemingly ordinary visit to a flea market in Hamburg, Germany, turned extraordinary for one German man when he stumbled ...

Alexander's invasion itself left no long lasting impression on India (though he may have influenced the young Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire), but his campaigns cemented his ...

The Ocean Sutra is a 1,500-year-old Mahayana Buddhist manuscript that shows a strong influence of Tantrik Shaiva ideology. It ...

Without formal training or funding, they have braved rugged terrain, deciphered ancient scripts and uncovered hidden ...

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Akshat Jain examines the symbolism, politics and legal ramifications of the rushed replacement of the statue of Lady Justice ...

He spread his philosophy through inscriptions, which were put up across the Mauryan empire. The above fragment is from the ancient port of Sopara near Mumbai. National Museum, New Delhi This ...

The first Civilization 7 persona Ashoka has is called the World Renouncer, and is inspired by the Mauryan Emperor’s later life when he had given up his warlike ways and taken up Buddhism.

India's allure has drawn travellers from ancient times to today. Various historical accounts glimpse India's social, political, and economic life through the ages. These narratives marvel at the vast ...

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Gupta rulers acquired much of the land previously held by the Mauryan Empire, and peace and trade flourished under their rule. Detailed gold coins featuring portraits of the Gupta kings stand out ...