Question

Essay on Chandragupta Maurya

Answer 1

Chandragupta Maurya (reign: c. 321 – c. 297 BCE) was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India.[2][6] He built one of the largest-ever empires on the Indian subcontinent[2][7][8]and then, according to Jain sources, he renounced it all and became a monk.[9]Historical Jain texts claim Chandragupta followed Jainism by first renouncing his wealth and power, going away with Jaina monks, and performing a ritual of peacefully welcoming death by fasting.[note 1][10][11]Chandragupta's life and accomplishments are described in ancient Hindu, Buddhist, and Greek texts, but the details vary significantly from those in the Jain texts.[12] Megasthenesserved as a Greek ambassador in his court for four years.[6]





Reignc. 321 – c. 297 BCE[2][3]
Coronationc. 321
BCEPredecessorDhana NandaSuccessorBindusara (son)

Bornc. 340 BCE
Died297BCE[3]
Spouse Durdhara Issue Bindusara
MotherMura[4]Religion Jainism[5]