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Maurya

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊrɪə/

Definition of Maurya
  • a dynasty which ruled northern India 321-circa 184 bc. It was founded by Chandragupta Maurya, who introduced a centralized government and uniform script. The oldest extant Indian art dates from this era.

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Mauryan

adjective

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Definition of Maurya in the US English dictionary
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