Chandragupta Maurya and His Times: Madras University Sir William Meyer Lectures, 1940-41

📦 Product Details

• Author: Radha Kumud Mookerji
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication Date: January 1, 2016
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 279 pages
• ISBN-10: 8120804333
• ISBN-13: 978-8120804333
• Item Weight: 650 g

📖 About the Book

Chandragupta Maurya and His Times is a detailed historical study of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire and one of the most influential rulers in ancient Indian history. The book explores the political, social, administrative, and cultural environment of Chandragupta’s period.

Drawing upon historical sources and traditional accounts, the work examines the rise of the Mauryan Empire, Chandragupta’s consolidation of power, his relationship with Chanakya (Kautilya), and the development of the Mauryan state.

This edition is a valuable resource for readers interested in ancient Indian history, the Mauryan Empire, Indian political institutions, and the evolution of governance in early India.

✍️ About the Author

Radha Kumud Mookerji (1884–1964) was a distinguished Indian historian and scholar known for his extensive research on ancient and medieval Indian history. His writings explored Indian political institutions, education, culture, and historical traditions. He is particularly recognized for his scholarly works on the Mauryan period and ancient Indian administration.