The Mauryan Empire

Introduction to Ashoka the Great
The invasion of North-West India by Alexander the Great, which is the first definite landmark in Indian history and marks the beginning of intercourse between India and the West, may be taken as the starting point in the secular history of Asoka. In May, 327 B.C., Alexander crossed the Hindu Kush with his army, and after spending about ten months fighting the mountain tribes, he entered India in February, 326. India was at that time divided into a large number of independent Sta Read More...

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