Task: Text Categorization
Input (English): One emperor in this modern-day nation erected pillars bearing his edicts. This nation's ""Golden Age"" included the rule of Samudra (suh-MOO-druh). The ""Treatise on Polity"" was a book that advised rulers of one empire in this country, and is also known as the ""Arthashastra"" (AR-thuh-SHAH-strah). Emperors of kingdoms in this modern-day nation include Ashoka (ah-SHOW-kuh) and Chandragupta (""SHAWN""-druh-GOOP-tuh). For 10 points, name this nation that was home to the Mauryan (MORE-yin) Dynasty.
Output (English): History