Birthdate: 0340 BC
Birthplace: Pataliputra
Died: 0297 BC
Chandragupta Maurya, the Emperor of Magadha and founder of the Maurya dynasty, reigned from 322 BC to 297 BC. He expanded the Magadha kingdom into a vast empire by defeating the Nanda Empire and Greek satraps. Chandragupta secured his western border through a war with Seleucus I Nicator. His empire stretched from Bengal to Afghanistan, fostering economic prosperity, infrastructure development, and religious tolerance. Chandragupta’s reign witnessed the flourishing of Buddhism, Jainism, Ājīvika, and other religions, leaving a legacy of diversity and prosperity.
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