Ashoka and the Maurya Dynasty: The History and Legacy of Ancient India's Greatest Empire

by Colleen Taylor Sen

An illuminating history of the ancient Maurya Empire and its great leader Ashoka, offering insight into the lasting political and cultural legacies of both.

At its peak in 250 BCE, the Maurya Empire was the wealthiest and largest empire in the world, extending across much of modern India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. In this book, Colleen Taylor Sen explores the life, achievements, and legacy of the Maurya emperor Ashoka, one of the greatest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789145961
• ISBN13: 9781789145960
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"