Maurya

American

[mour-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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Mauryan

adjective

Example Sentences

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The only protection he could afford was a handkerchief over his face, Maurya said.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

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

As revealed by the name he took, Chandragupta, the founder, emulated the Mauryans and its famous founder, Chandragupta Maurya.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Soon, groups supporting Mr Maurya also joined in.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023

The Maurya dynasty broke up about 180 B.C., and at the same time the Greek rulers of Bactria began to lead expeditions across the Hindu-Kush.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

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