Mauryan Empire History Under the leadership of Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya, the Maurya Empire was founded in the Magadha region. The Mauryan Empire, which lasted from 321 BCE to 185 BCE, was the first pan-Indian monarchy to control the majority of the Indian subcontinent. Land consolidation was initiated by Chandragupta Maurya as Alexander the Great’s … Continue reading Mauryan Empire Map, History, Achievements, Kings, Wars, Decline