how many wifes and sons did chandragupta maurya have? name all of them.
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Chandragupta had two wives – Durdhara, Helena respectively and a son - Bindusar.
Explanation:
- It is believed that Durdhara was the daughter of his eldest maternal uncle who came to Patliputra and supported him when he fought against King Dhana Nanda.
- She died after eating poisonous food when she was pregnant with her son.
- She could not be saved but the ceasarean saved the baby.
- His second wife, Helena was Greek.
- Their marriage just lasted for 4-5 years as Chandragupta passed away at this moment.
- Bindusar ascended the throne after his father’s death and it was passed to his son, Ashoka later.
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Chandragupta Maurya had two wives. His first wife was Durdhara and he had a son named Bindusar through her. His second wife was Helena. It is said that she had a son through him though nothing much is known about him.
Explanation:
- Chandragupta’s first wife Durdhara had a special position but she died soon after eating the poison that was meant for Chandragupta.
- She was the mother of Bindusar. Thereafter Chandragupta married Helena who was the daughter of Seleucus Nikator who was a Greek ruler.
- Chandragupta Maurya had fallen in love with Helena and fought against Seleucus Nikator in war and defeated him to marry Helena.
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