Question

Mention about the archaeological sources and literary source of the Post-Mauryan Period. Archaeological Sources of the Post-Mauryan period :

Answer 1

1. Ayodhya Inscription of Dana Deva 

2. Persepolis, Nakshi Rustam Inscriptions

3. Moga (Taxila copper plate)

4. Junagadh/Gimar Inscription

5. Nasik Prasasti

6. Inscription of Darius I

7. Coins of Satavahanas

8. Coins of Kadphises II

9. Roman Coins

Literary Sources: 

1. Puranas 

2. Gargi Samhita

3. Harshacharita of Banabhatta 

4. Mahabhasyaof Patanjali

5. Brihastkatha of Gunadhya

6. Madhyamika Sutra of Nagaijuna

7. Buddhacharita of Asvaghosha

8. Malavikagnimitra of Kalidasa