Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas

Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas: With a new afterword, bibliography and index is written by Romila Thapar.The original work dates from 1973. It belongs to the Oxford India paperbacks series.

Topics covered include Maurya dynasty, Mogul empire, Politics and government and Maps. Places discussed include India. People featured include Aśoka King of Magadha (fl. 259 B.C), Maurya dynasty and Maurya family. The period covered is Early and Ancient period.