Answer:
The Mauryan Empire did not last as long as the Gupta Empire did.
Explanation:
The Mauryan Empire was one of the first empires of India which was founded by the great Chandragupta Maurya around 321 BC. While the Gupta Dynasty was found by the great Gupta ruler, Chandra Gupta - I. He was well known as the "King of the kings".
It is evident that the art and literature of the Gupta empire is more extant including the fields like art, science, culture, Astronomy, astrology, literature, famous wall paintings etc. The Gupta period is known as the "Golden Period" in Indian history.
Ashoka, was the third great ruler of the Mauryan dynasty. He was great follower of Buddhism. The Mauryan rulers followed greatly the Buddhist faiths and their principles.
