jan 1, 300 BC - Buddhist Literature
Description:
Indian Buddhist Literature(a) Jatakas reveal a general picture of the Mauryan period's socio-economic conditions — Jatakas are
stories of previous births of the Buddha.
(b) Digha Nikaya helps in determining the influence of Buddhist ideas on Mauryan polity.
(c) Vamsathapakasini gives us information about the Kshatriya origin of the Mauryas.
(d) Arya Manjusri Moola Kalpa, a Buddhist book written later, also references the Mauryans and Guptas.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 300 BC
Now
~ 2328 years ago