Module #1 Introduction to the Maurya Empire Overview of the course and significance of the Maurya Empire
Module #2 The Life and Times of Chanakya Biography of Chanakya and his role in the rise of the Maurya Empire
Module #3 The Rise of Chandragupta Maurya The early life and ascension of Chandragupta Maurya to the throne
Module #4 Conquest and Expansion The military campaigns and territorial expansion of the Maurya Empire
Module #5 Administration and Governance The administrative structure and governance system of the Maurya Empire
Module #6 Economy and Trade The economic systems, trade, and commerce of the Maurya Empire
Module #7 Culture and Society The cultural and social developments during the Maurya Empire
Module #8 Religion and Philosophy The religious and philosophical trends during the Maurya Empire
Module #9 Ashoka the Great:Early Life and Conversion The early life and conversion of Ashoka to Buddhism
Module #10 Ashokas Reign:Dhamma and Welfare Ashokas policies and reforms, including his propagation of Dhamma
Module #11 Ashokas Foreign Policy Ashokas foreign policy and relations with neighboring kingdoms
Module #12 Decline of the Maurya Empire The factors contributing to the decline of the Maurya Empire
Module #13 The Reign of Bindusara and Successors The reign of Bindusara and the successors of Ashoka
Module #14 Invasion and Fragmentation The invasion of the Maurya Empire by foreign powers and its subsequent fragmentation
Module #15 Legacy of the Maurya Empire The lasting impact and legacy of the Maurya Empire on Indian history
Module #16 Sources and Historiography The sources used to reconstruct the history of the Maurya Empire and historiographical debates
Module #17 Archaeological Discoveries The archaeological discoveries that shed light on the Maurya Empire
Module #18 Art and Architecture The art and architecture of the Maurya Empire, including the development of Buddhist art
Module #19 Science and Technology The scientific and technological advancements during the Maurya Empire
Module #20 Conclusion:The Maurya Empire in Retrospect A summary of the key takeaways from the course
Module #21 Comparative Analysis with Other Empires A comparative analysis of the Maurya Empire with other empires of the ancient world
Module #22 The Maurya Empire in Popular Culture The representation of the Maurya Empire in literature, film, and other forms of popular culture
Module #23 Debates and Controversies The ongoing debates and controversies among historians and scholars about the Maurya Empire
Module #24 Primary Sources:Inscriptions and Texts A close reading of primary sources, including inscriptions and texts, to understand the Maurya Empire
Module #25 Buddhist Texts and the Maurya Empire The role of Buddhist texts in understanding the Maurya Empire and its relations with Buddhism
Module #26 Greek and Roman Accounts The accounts of the Maurya Empire by Greek and Roman historians
Module #27 Chinese Accounts and the Silk Road The accounts of the Maurya Empire by Chinese historians and the significance of the Silk Road
Module #28 Modern Scholarship and Research The contributions of modern scholars and researchers to our understanding of the Maurya Empire
Module #29 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Maurya Empire: Rise, Rule, and Decline career
