Practicing Success
The Mauryas are mentioned in which of the following text (s)? |
Buddhist Jaina Puranic literature All of the above. |
All of the above. |
Historians have employed diverse sources to piece together the history of the Mauryan Empire. These sources encompass archaeological discoveries, notably sculptures, and contemporary accounts like the fragmented records of Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Additionally, the Arthashastra, possibly composed by Kautilya or Chanakya, traditionally believed to be Chandragupta's minister, is a valuable resource. References to the Mauryas can also be found in later Buddhist, Jaina, and Puranic literature, as well as in Sanskrit literary works. However, the inscriptions of Asoka, dating from around 272/268-231 BCE and etched on rocks and pillars, are regarded as among the most precious sources. |