Question

Sources for the study of the mauryan period

Answer 1

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The literary sources include Kautilya's Arthasastra, Visakha Datta's Mudra Rakshasa , Megasthenese's Indica, Buddhist literature and Puranas. The archaeological sources include Ashoka Edicts and inscriptions and material remains such as silver and copper punch-marked coins.

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Answer 2

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Ashokan inscriptions remain a valuable source for the study of Ashoka and the Maurayan Empire because :-

•The monuments before the period of Ashoka were mostly made of wood and therefore perished. The use of stone started from the time of Ashoka .Even of the numerous monuments of Ashoka, only a few have remained .

•His palace and monasteries and most of his stupas have disappeared .The only remaining stupa is at Sanchi .

•The State and spread of Dhamma gave crucial information about the social life at the time of Ashoka.