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Foundation of the Mauryan Empire Reign of Bindusara Reign of Ashoka 71–90: Administration of Mauryan Empire 91–100: Decline of the Mauryan Empire

Basic Background Ajatashatru & Expansion Shishunaga Dynasty Nanda Dynasty Reasons for the Rise of Magadha

Important Mahajanapadas Republican Mahajanapadas Political & Economic Features Religious & Historical Significance Complete Table of the 16 Mahajanapadas from the Mahajanapada Period, with capital, modern location, and type (Monarchy/Republic) No. Mahajanapada Capital Modern Location Type 1 Anga Champa Bihar (Bhagalpur region) Monarchy 2 Magadha Rajagriha / Pataliputra South Bihar Monarchy 3 Kashi Varanasi Eastern Uttar

Origin & Founders Core Teachings Five Great Vows Jain Literature & Councils Sects & Spread

Life of Buddha Teachings of Buddhism Buddhist Literature & Councils Sects of Buddhism Spread & Patronage

Chronology & Sources Political Life Society Economy Religion

Discovery & Chronology Important Sites Town Planning & Architecture Economy & Trade Religion, Script & Decline