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Which Mauryan emperors ruled the Uttar Pradesh region?

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Map highlighting the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India in orange, with its capital Lucknow marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, and others are shown in gray, providing regional context within South Asia.
Uttar Pradesh

The Mauryan Empire exerted control over the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh during its expansion across northern India. Among the Mauryan emperors who ruled over this territory were:

  • Chandragupta (reigned c. 321–297 BCE), the founder of the dynasty, who extended his empire across northern India following his consolidation of power.12
  • Ashoka (3rd century BCE), who governed the region during the zenith of the empire. His reign is particularly noted for the promotion of Buddhism and the creation of rock edicts and stone pillars throughout his realm, which serve as significant historical records.123

While the Mauryan administration was centralized, the region of Uttar Pradesh was integrated into the broader imperial structure, which was governed from the capital at Pataliputra.14