Question

discuss the various sources for the reconstruction of the social history of India from 6th century bce to 6th century ce
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Answer 1

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Contemporary works like writings of Megasthenes, Arthashastra by Chanakya are important sources regarding that period. The Mauryas were also mentioned in later Buddhist, Jaina, Puranic and Sanskrit literature. Moreover the inscriptions of Asoka on rocks and pillars are regarded as the most valuable sources.