Maurya

American

[maur-ee-uh] / ˈmaʊr i ə /

noun

a member of an ancient Indian people who united northern India and established an empire 322–184 b.c.

Maurya British

/ ˈmaʊrjə /

noun

a dynasty (?321–?185 _bc ) that united most of the Indian subcontinent and presided over a great flowering of Indian civilization

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While authorities advise people to limit outdoor activity when the air is bad, workers like Maurya say they can't afford to sit at home, or to get ill.

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Security control rooms are being set up at the venue and special security arrangements have been made at key hotels like the ITC Maurya Hotel, where Biden will stay.

From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023

The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE and lasted until around 185 BCE.

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Soon, groups supporting Mr Maurya also joined in.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2023

Tod considers Morya, or Maurya, a corruption of Mori, the name of a Rajput tribe.

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