Palaces
- The Mauryan Empire was the first powerful empire to come to power in India.
- Even though its capital was at Pataliputra, the palace was located at Kumrahar.
- The palace of Chandragupta Maurya was inspired by the Achaemenid palaces at Persepolis in Iran.
- Wood was the principal building material.
- Megasthenes described the palace as one of the greatest creations of mankind.
- Ashoka Palace at Kumrahar
- It had a high central pillar and was a three-story wooden structure.
- The palace walls were decorated with carvings and sculptures.
