After Ashoka's death, the Mauryan Empire declined, political fragmentation occurred, and India transitioned to smaller regional kingdoms sharing common cultural elements.
After Ashoka's death, the Mauryan Empire declined due to weak kings, leading to fragmentation into smaller states. This period marked a shift to regional monarchies and a diverse society sharing common cultural elements.
Additionally, India saw the emergence of smaller regional kingdoms linked by Hinduism, Buddhism, a canon of Sanskrit texts, and the caste system. Economic dynamism persisted despite political instability, with flourishing trade networks like the Silk Road and Indian Ocean maritime trade.
Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism, his reforms promoting social welfare, and the transition to smaller states after the decline of the Mauryan Empire were key changes post his reign.
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