032: The Mauryan Empire of India
The Hellenistic Age Podcast
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The Caste System in Morian India
The Morian Empire's patronage over the city included designed philosophies from outside of India, such as Ashoka's construction of open-hall palaces. These would be adorned with beautiful Indian sculptures, which seem to be the defining art form of the Moria. And for the best example of surviving Morian art, look no further to the reliefs of Sanchi, famous for their detail and complexity adorning the Buddhist stupa shrine. When it comes to the people and society that functioned in Morian India, Magasnies has quite a large amount of to say, including a commentary on the caste system.
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