Scholars have for decades debated the source of the iron ore and sites of the foundries that made the implements that created ...

The Mauryan Empire (322 BCE - 185 BCE) was the first and one of the most influential empires in the Indian subcontinent. Founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE, it extended from present-day ...

While Bihar is often synonymous with ancient heritage sites like Bodh Gaya and Nalanda, the state holds many hidden treasures ...

Murshidabad, a historic town in West Bengal, has a rich history dating back to 1500 BCE, with archaeological excavations ...

Dating back to the Mauryan period, Barabar Caves are the oldest rock-cut caves in India. Located in Jehanabad district in Bihar, about 31 north of Gaya, some of the caves have inscriptions that ...