Question

Explain various sources of information about the later Mauryan period and foreign invaders.

Answer 1

Explanation:

There are two types of sources of Mauryan History. One is Literary and the other is Archaeological. The literary sources include Kautilya's Arthasastra, Visakha Datta's Mudra Rakshasa , Megasthenese's Indica, Buddhist literature and Puranas.

Answer 2

The various information about the later Mauryan and foreign invaders are.

Explanation:

• Kalidasa additionally specifies about Vasumitra's conflict with Yavanas in his book Malavikagnimitram.

The coins of Kanishka has been found most of the areas under his rule.

• Chinese sources clarified that the first great Yueh-chi king was Kujula Kadphises. He was otherwise called Kadphises I. He joined all the five groups and built up his power over Afghanistan. He called himself 'incredible ruler'.

• The abstract sources incorporate Kautilya's Arthasastra, Visakha Datta's Mudra Rakshasa , Megasthenese's Indica, Buddhist writing and Puranas. The archeological sources incorporate Ashokan Edicts and engravings and material stays, for example, silver and copper punch-stamped coins.