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Q.1 Mauryan empire achieved greatness not only through its territorial conquest but also through the cultural developments. Discuss. (10 Marks)

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  • Introduce the answer with describing the importance of cultural and territorial achievements during the Mauryan era.
  • In the body discuss the important cultural developments during the Mauryan age giving focus to achievements in philosophy/religion, architecture, sculpture, literature, pottery etc.
  • Conclude the answer briefly highlighting the influence of these achievements over post-Mauryan cultural developments.

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9 responses to “Q.1 Mauryan empire achieved greatness not only through its territorial conquest but also through the cultural developments. Discuss. (10 Marks)”

  1. AKANKSHA GUPTA Avatar
    AKANKSHA GUPTA

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      Akanksha

      Decent attempt but some dimensions of the answer are missing.
      In introduction, you could mention the period of the Mauryan empire and the expanse of its territorial conquest to substantiate the first part of the answer.
      Next, the question talks about culture as a whole. You have focussed on art and architecture, that is fine. Also, mention other dimensions such as literary and philosophical advancements. Pottery could be mentioned as Northern Black Polished Ware instead of BPW.
      In literary achievements, you can talk about contributions of Kautilya, Bhadrabahu, Mogaliputta Tissa etc
      Evolution of Shramana tradition, Buddhism, Jainism etc can be mentioned in philosophical developments.
      Conclusion is fine.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

  2. Aayush Nautiyal Avatar
    Aayush Nautiyal

    Please review

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      Aayush

      Please mention reference ID for reviews.
      In introduction, you could mention the period of the Mauryan empire and the expanse of its territorial conquest to substantiate the first part of the answer.
      Developments in art and architecture are well written. Good use of diagram. Some more examples could be mentioned such as Ashoka’s wooden palace at Kumhrar, Sanchi stupa, Nagarjuni and Lomas Rishi caves etc
      Also, mention other dimensions of culture such as literary and philosophical advancements.
      In literary achievements, you can talk about contributions of Kautilya, Bhadrabahu, Mogaliputta Tissa etc
      Evolution of Shramana tradition, Buddhism, Jainism etc can be mentioned in philosophical developments.
      Conclusion is fine.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

  3. gaurav tiwari Avatar
    gaurav tiwari

    Sir pls review my ans id = 0000631137

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      Gaurav

      Decent attempt.
      Introduction is fine but you can make it a bit shorter. First 2-3 paragraph seems like intro, try to finish in 1-2 lines.
      In the body, points are good.. You have broadly covered many aspects. But some elaboration will be required on art and architecture part, stupas, sculpture and cave architecture with some prominent examples (Ashoka’s wooden palace at Kumhrar, Sanchi stupa, Nagarjuni and Lomas Rishi caves etc) can be mentioned.
      Also, you can talk about pottery (northern black polished ware). Mention of religious and literary developments are good. Trade and foreign relations can be avoided if you are short of space or time. The answer looks like it ends on an abrupt note.
      So try to mention a holistic 1 line conclusion at the end.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

    2. gaurav tiwari Avatar
      gaurav tiwari

      sir, could you please suggest me conclusion for this answer?

  4. Ankita Seal Avatar
    Ankita Seal

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      Ankita

      Decent attempt. Introduction is good.
      In cultural developments, you have focused on art and architecture only.
      Points mentioned in this section are good.
      But culture is a broad term, so try to cover other aspects too even if briefly.
      In literary achievements, you can talk about contributions of Kautilya, Bhadrabahu, Mogaliputta Tissa etc
      Evolution of Shramana tradition, Jainism etc can also be mentioned along with Buddhism in philosophical developments.
      Also, caste wise mention of the empire is not needed.
      Conclusion is fine.
      Keep practicing. 🙂

      3.5/10

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