The Maurya Empire was a geographically extensive Iron Age historical power founded by Chandragupta Maurya.
322 -187 BCE.
Battle between Ashoka of Maurya & Kalingas which is said to have changed Ashoka is known to all.
King of mahameghavahana (descendants of Kalingas) made kings of Magadh (Shunga dynasty) bow in his feet.
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