Why Was India Unable to Maintain a Unified Empire in the First

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Essay

Why was India unable to maintain a unified empire in the first millennium B.C.E., and how was the Mauryan Empire temporarily able to overcome the tendencies toward disunity? What was the role of the Greeks under Alexander in the Mauryan ascendancy?

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Definitions:

Normal Behaviour

Actions or reactions that are within the expected range for a given society or culture, considered typical or average.

Speech and Language

Domains involving the vocal production of sounds (speech) and the rules for combining those sounds into meaningful communication (language).

Lack of Emotion

Refers to diminished emotional responsiveness or affect, often observed in various psychological conditions.