Maurya Empire Complete Revision for UPSC Prelims | Ashoka, Rock Edicts, Mauryan Administration

In this video, we revise the complete Maurya Empire for UPSC Prelims preparation in a detailed and exam-oriented manner. Topics covered include Ashoka, Ashoka’s Dhamma, Rock Edicts, Pillar Edicts, Mauryan Administration, Kalinga War, Megasthenes, Indica, Arthashastra, Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara and important inscriptions. You will also learn about Mauryan provincial administration, revenue system, military administration, important officials like Amatyas, Samaharta, Sannidhata, Yuktas, Rajukas and Pradeshikas. The lecture also covers important PYQ areas such as Kandahar Inscription, Maski Inscription, Major Rock Edict 13, Lumbini Pillar Inscription, Kharosthi Script, Brahmi Script and Buddhist Councils. This Ancient History revision lecture is extremely important for UPSC Prelims, State PCS exams and other competitive exams. Perfect for aspirants preparing for UPSC Prelims and UPSC CSE. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rapid Revision Round: https://sleepyclasses.com/rapid-revis... Maps Course - https://courses.sleepyclasses.com/lea... UPSC Prelims Crash Course: https://courses.sleepyclasses.com/lea... Sleepy Classes E-Book Store Link: https://store.sleepyclasses.com/? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GS Topic-wise Study Planner and Progress Tracker, Download Here ↓ https://bit.ly/3ZkJFdH 🔥 UPSC Mains Success Kit Complete Mains resources – PYQs (2020–2024), theme-wise analysis, and micro topics list! 👉 https://landing.sleepyclasses.com/mai... 📘 GS Micro Topics List (Study Planner) Master every micro theme for UPSC Mains with our detailed list 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZkJFdH 🏆 State PCS PYQs & Practice • Practice MCQs for Punjab PCS 2025 👉 https://sleepyclasses.com/practice-pp... 💡 Used by thousands of successful candidates across India. Start your serious prep today with Sleepy Classes – Simplify UPSC & PCS! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 – Maurya Empire UPSC Strategy | Ashoka, Rock Edicts & Art Architecture Focus 01:22 – Rise of Magadha | Haryanka to Nanda Dynasty & Chandragupta Maurya Origin 03:58 – Chandragupta Maurya | Seleucus Nicator War, Megasthenes & Indika Explained 07:26 – Bindusara & Ashoka | Kalinga War, Dhamma Policy & Third Buddhist Council 12:40 – Ashoka's Dhamma | Secular Ethical Code of Conduct – Not Specific to Buddhism 17:04 – Ashoka Rock Edicts | All 14 Major Rock Edicts Location & Content for UPSC PYQ 23:34 – Decline of Maurya Empire | Pushyamitra Shunga & Brahmanical Revival 29:05 – Key Sources for Maurya Period | Arthashastra, Indika, Avadanas & Megasthenes Observations 49:39 – Ashoka Pillar Inscriptions | Scripts, Languages & Important Locations UPSC 1:00:05 – Maurya Administration | Central, Provincial & District Level Officers UPSC 1:09:49 – Revenue & Judicial Administration | Samaharta, Rajukas & Tax System Maurya 1:22:35 – Maurya Art & Architecture | Barabar Caves, Ashoka Pillars, Stupas & Palaces UPSC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our World Famous UPSC Sociology Course: https://sleepyclasses.com/sociology-f... The only course in India that gets you UPSC Level GS Preparation: https://sleepyclasses.com/general-stu... For our Most Comprehensive Political Science and International Relations Course : https://sleepyclasses.com/psir-option... Join our dedicated telegram group for Daily student content and updates 👉https://t.me/Sleepyclasses