Throughout history, there have been numerous powerful monarchs who have left an indelible mark on their kingdoms and the world. These powerful monarchs shaped the world through their conquests, ...

Discover India's oldest monument. Commissioned by Emperor Ashoka, it is a key site for early Buddhist stone architecture and ...

Commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great, the Great Sanchi Stupa was originally built in the 3rd Century BC. Sanchi was remodeled around 185 BC to twice its original size. The oldest ...

When we think of ancient India, images of grand temples, philosophical discourse, and flourishing trade often come to mind. However, behind the splendor of the Mauryan Empire—the first empire to unify ...