Who is chandra gupta maurya explain in brief.
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Chandra Gupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Dynasty.His successor was his son Bindusara and his predecessor was Dhana Nanda.
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Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. Much of the details of his life are still shrouded in mystery.
The main ambition of Chandragupta was to restore the powerful position of his clan. Even though he was born to a humble family, Chandragupta was determined to achieve his political ambitions.
He was successful from his early years in gaining power by winning wars against other kingdoms. There is an interesting legend which says that he met Alexander and served in his army in order to learn the Macedonian way of warfare.
Chanakya, also known as Kautilya played an important role in the life of Chandragupta. He was the teacher and the counsellor of Chandragupta. He was his mentor and guide. It was the learned Kautilya who shaped his career as well as the course of the Mauryan empire under Chandragupta.
Kautilya prepared Chandragupta to become a ruler and a warrior. Chandragupta grew up under training from Kautilya to become the future emperor. Several years later Chandragupta came to occupy the throne of Magadha.
The north-west India was in a chaotic conditions. Chandragupta took advantage of the lack of political and military opposition and win wars over the local kingdoms. After this he also gained control over central India.
By diplomacy and military power Chandragupta was able to annex the throne at Pataliputra which was ruled by Dhanananda. Chandragupta continued to extend his empire in all directions.
Chandragupta came into conflict with the Greek ruler Seleucus Nicator. He wanted to reduce the power of the Greek and gain more territory and strength.
Chandragupta accepted Jainism in his old age. The final years of Chandragupta is unclear. But it is believed that step down from the throne and became an ascetic. Some historical sources recorded that he died by sallekhana, the ritual of fasting till death. Chandragupta ruled for twenty four years and was succeeded by his son Bindusara.
Chandragupta was no doubt a great king and warrior. His life is filled with mysteries, folklores and legends and he is remembered like a mystical historical character.