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Maurya Empire

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Long ago, a great land was ruled by kings.

Map of Mauryan realms in Kulke and Rothermund, 2016.jpg
Map of Mauryan realms in Kulke and Rothermund, 2016.jpg
It was a very big place. One king named Ashoka was very kind. He helped people live in peace.
Sarnath capital.jpg
Sarnath capital.jpg
He even helped animals. Do you like peacocks?

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Pataliputra capital, Bihar Museum, Patna,...
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Sarnath capital.jpg
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Ashoka pillar at Vaishali, Bihar, India.jpg
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Mauryan head from Sarnath.jpg
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