Question

Describe in detail about life and culture of the people of the Mauryan empire.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Give a note on the occupation of the people of the Mauryan period.
• Mention the celebrations, means of entertainment and sport of the people.

Solution:

• Agricultural production had great prominence during the Mauryan period. Trade and other occupations such as ivory carving and engraving, weaving and dyeing cloth, and metal work also prospered.
• There was also the production of black, glazed pottery and shipbuilding on large scale.
• The technology of making articles with metals, especially with those of iron had developed during this period.
• People celebrated various festivals and functions in their villages and towns.
• Dance and music concerts were their means of entertainment.
• Wrestling bouts, chariot races and board games such as chess (Ashtapad) were popular.