We know about, life during the Mauryan rule through the accounts Of Chanakya and Megasthenes. People lived in cities and villages. Agriculture was the main source of livelihood. A lot of artisans thrived during this period.
Also, there were traders and merchants who sold their goods to far-off lands and even overseas. Soldiers defended the kingdom while philosophers and religious practitioners sought the truth of life and death.
The Mauryans had contact with different regions of the world including Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt, Syria and Macedonia. Ring wells and stupas were common during this period, the most famous stupa being the Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh.
Punch-marked coins, silver coins stamped with different symbols like the sun, elephants, snakes, and trees, dogs catching hares, rabbits and mushrooms were also widespread.
There are hundreds of other symbols. They may have been signs of particular kings, or may have indicated groups of merchants and artisans.
The Mauryan Empire had set exemplary standards in administration as well.
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