Captivating History Ancient India

From the first agricultural settlement more than seven thousand years ago to the Indian campaign of Alexander the Great and the vast Maurya Empire, ancient India tells a story weaved with captivating legends and cultural legacy. Find out how the Indus Valley civilization became one of the oldest societies in the history of humankind and how small agricultural settlements transformed into the urban centers of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro. Dive into the origin story of Buddhism, and follow the path of a privileged young prince who became one of the most famous religious figures. Learn everything about Ashoka the Great, his grandfather Chandragupta of Maurya, and the greatest empire in the history of India: the Maurya Empire. Our captivating guide about ancient India will take you on a journey through the rich past of the Indian subcontinent, from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Maurya Empire. In this book, you can discover the answers to the following questions: How did the people of the Indus Valley and Indo-Gangetic Plain live? What was a day like in the life of a Mauryan? What kind of food did they eat, what did they do for a living, and what was their favorite form of entertainment? Who was the first king in ancient India, and who was the greatest king of all time? How did the Kuru Kingdom come to be? Why couldn't Alexander conquer the Nanda Empire? Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the Ancient India!