Mauryan Indian Empires

India is a nation that is complexed, consisting of 35 states and union territories, in which it’s society possesses a vast, rich history that embodies many myths, religions, races, and dialects (Deb& Sinha, 2016). In the early days of India before the Aryan’s arrival, historians have proven that the indigenous tribes were the Dalits, that were a nomadic group who suffered many losses among the weakness of their society, women, children and the elderly. The losses of their tribal members initiated the need to plant roots in Northeast India creating a community that were depended on farming and agriculture. Therefore, the community values that were important to the early indigenous citizens of India, was family, relationships, morality,

The emperors during this time controlled a vast area inclusive of the entire sub-continent and eastern Afghanistan. According to Brahmanical sources they characterized the Mauryan as being of the lowest caste because they patronized sects such as Jainas, Ajivikas and Buddhists. Therefore, Ashoka, one of Mauryan most famous kings, who was a Buddhist, commanded over a large geographical area with a humble disposition. Even as he conquered areas of eastern India, he felt great remorse for the deaths and was inspired to forsake violence and war. Furthermore, the cornerstone of his reign was rooted in social ethics as paternalism was extended to the members of his society (Thapar, 2006). The Gupta Era was a very significant time in India as was characterized as the Golden Age in which the country prospered during the years 391 CE to 605 CE. However, by the sixth century the prosperity reached an all-time low, with disappearing cities in the subcontinent. By the thirteenth century the consolidation of the Delhi sultanate created new cities and the Islamic dominance. During the seventh century the Islamic trade spread to the Indus Valley from the Middle East setting up political and economic systems in Indian

Moreover, he heralds that India’s success is found in its diversity of regions, religion and cultures as they celebrate their traditions and embrace contemporary India’s technology. In the Spirit of Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Kovind advocates that 21st Century India will be an ethical shared community that will provide equality for all and following the teachings of “Lord Buddha” will lead the world towards peace and tranquility (“Parliamentarian”,