Salient Features of Mauryan Architecture Influence of Mauryan architecture on subsequent architectural styles Influence of foreign invasion and cultural exchange on post Mauryan architecture MAURYAN SCULPTURES Evolution of Numismatic Art in India ROLE OF FOREIGN TRAVELLERS Role of Greek traveller Megasthenes in reconstructing Indian history Mauryan Empire Ashoka – The Great Megasthenes portrayal of Indian Society and Economy Factors responsible for disintegration of Mauryan Empire Compare and contrast Nalanda and Taxila Reasons why Indian rulers failed to defend their kingdoms against foreign invaders Development of Buddhism during the period of Ashoka