Describe development in material culture during the Maurya period. How did the Maurya empire help the spread of material culture to different parts of the country?

Mauryan Empire was not a small kingdom, it was huge.  From Afghanistan to bengal, central India to south India we have seen inscription of the Mauryan Empire. With such a vast empire, it is certain that there were huge resources with people from all walk of life. Thus we see that during the Mauryan empire there was huge development of material culture and with the vastness of teh empire it made it possible for it to spread.

If we look ar the development of material culture
1. Mauryan empire when it took over Magadha, it was not only the landmass that they got, but forest and iron reserve. Thus we see production of implements made out of iron, which are much more stronger and durable.
2. we also see the rise of making new kind of pottery, popularly known as northern black polished ware. Which is considered to be used by the rich. There are also items made of glass, gold, silver etc. That were highly elaboate in design and craft.
3. The building style and te palaces of Mauryan empire is praised by many, for example Megasthenes who was in Chandragupta Mauryas court describes how majestic the palaces were.
4. we also see building of stupas, viharas, etc.
5. And the period is also known for carving from the rocks and producing marvelluous structures.

As discussed, the empire was not a small empire it was huge hence, we see that such material culture spread because
1. Ample resorces were put into developing the communication and routes of transportation of the empire. Thus eventually it helped in the spread of mateerial culture of the empire
2. Secondly there was huge development in the trade, this eventuallu facilated the spread of material culture.
3. Thirdly, with such strong empire with relatively boost in the economy, there was patronage for arts and crafts, thus helping in the spread of material culture.