Scenarios about 'imperial expansion'
Imperial expansion refers to the historical process by which nations extend their political control, economic influence, and territorial holdings beyond their original borders. This phenomenon shaped global history through the creation of vast empires, particularly during the 16th-19th centuries when European powers colonized large portions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. In alternate history scenarios, different patterns of imperial expansion often serve as critical divergence points, exploring how changed colonial ambitions might have reshaped national boundaries, cultural development, and global power structures.
What If the Mauryan Empire Expanded Further?
Exploring how South Asian and world history would have unfolded if Ashoka's Mauryan Empire had expanded beyond its historical boundaries, creating a larger and more enduring Indian imperial state.