States After the Maurya Empire
After the Maurya Empire declined, several regional kingdoms emerged across India, each contributing to India's political and cultural divers
Core concept
After the Maurya Empire's decline around 185 BCE, India saw the rise of several regional kingdoms rather than one central power.
How it works
The Shunga dynasty rose in the north after the Mauryas, while other kingdoms emerged in different regions of India.
Why it matters
Foreign invaders, like the Indo-Greeks, Shakas, and Kushanas, also established kingdoms in northwestern India during this period.
Key detail
This period of regional kingdoms led to diverse cultural developments, trade connections, and artistic achievements across India.
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• Maurya Empire declined ~185 BCE.
• Several regional kingdoms rose instead.
• Shunga dynasty rose in the north.
• Other kingdoms emerged in different regions.
• Foreign invaders: Indo-Greeks, Shakas, Kushanas.
• They established kingdoms in NW India.
• This period had diverse cultural developments.
• Also trade connections and artistic achievements.