Maurya Empire

Maurya Empire

Indian Empire (320-185 BC)

Location: India

Capital City: Pataliputra (modern Patna)

Government type: Monarchy

Main languages: Prakrit, Sanskrit

Main religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism

Chronology

320 BC: Chandragupta Mauray defeats the Nanda Empire

185 BC: Emperor Brihadratha assassinated, Shunga Empire replaces Mauryas

Currency

Karshapana (320-185 BC)

1 Karshapana = 32 Ratti

Coins from the Maurya Empire in the collection

•1 Karshapana, 320-185 BC (silver)