Chandra Gupta Maurya’s Policies – Relevance in the Indian Society

Abstract

The policies and programs implemented by Emperor Chandra Gupta Maurya are relevant in the current scenario as well. The main motive behind this research project is analyze the modus operandi and the structure of Chandra Gupta Maurya’s kingdom. It depicts the positive changes his kingdom brought in the Indian society in terms of public welfare, warfare, unification of fragmented territories, annexation, judiciary, laws, political setting, etc. Major features of the society at that period of time due to the emperor’s kingship is highlighted in the given research project. The study implies the prosperity and glory brought into the Indian society by this competent ruler. Even today we can relate to the major policies, government settings, judicial aspects, the role of state head in a sovereign state, administrative policies, management, prewar preparations, etc. because history repeats itself. The futuristic vision of Chandra Gupta Maurya is the foundation stone of his successful empire. He efficiently divided the administration into subdivisions allotting different tasks to each administrator handing a division. The concept that labor division is the prerequisite to build a massive kingdom is evident here. Chandra Gupta Maurya’s promising personality along with Kautilya’s diplomacy and guidance has paved a path to bright kingship leading to one of the organized civilization. The stress over ‘Dharma’ i.e. duty during the Mauryan reign is an important aspects showcasing that obligations are the part and parcel of a ruler’s life to bring positive changes in the entire society. Hence the idea behind studying the features of his kingdom is to comprehend that what made his kingship change the major aspects of Indian society as it is relevant even in today’s world.