The Mauryan Empire originated in the northwest portion of the Indian subcontinent. The founder of the Mauryan Empire, Chandragupta Maurya, established his capital at Pataliputra, located near the Ganges River in present-day Bihar, India. This region was strategically significant due to its fertile land, abundant resources, and access to important trade routes. It allowed the Mauryan Empire to flourish and expand its power and influence throughout the Indian subcontinent.
