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Oct 9, 2016 · The first wife of Chandragupta Maurya was Durdhara. She is believed to be his eldest maternal uncle’s daughter who came along with him in Patliaputra and even supported him in his struggle against the King Dhana Nanda.
Instead of prolonging the war, both parties settled on a marriage treaty. Chandragupta's empire extended throughout most of South Asia, spanning from modern day Bengal to Afghanistan across North India as well as making inroads into Central and South India.
Sep 9, 2020 · Helena was teen-aged when she married Sandrocottos: as the Greeks called Chandragupta Maurya, ruler of the Magadh Empire. Taking place in 305 BCE, it was the first Indo-Grecian political marriage in the subcontinent. It was a most turbulent time of history, when the Vishkanyas or poison maidens ruled the diplomatic, political scenario here.
Sep 18, 2016 · According to the available Jain texts, the first wife of Chandragupta Maurya was Durdhara. While some of the popular culture, showed Durdhara as Dhananand’s daughter, according to Mahavamsa-tika, Durdhara was Chandragupta’s first cousin.
According to reference in Jain Literatures Queen Nandini was married to Chandragupta Maurya as a war compensation and Dhanananda was sent to exile in the forest, became a Jain Monk.
Chandragupta (died c. 297 bce, Shravanbelagola, India) was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty (reigned c. 321– c. 297 bce) and the first emperor to unify most of India under one administration. He is credited with saving the country from maladministration and freeing it from foreign domination.
Jun 25, 2024 · Chandragupta Maurya was married to two women during his lifetime. His first wife was Durdhara, and together they had a son named Bindusara. Durdhara was the daughter of his maternal uncle, which was a common practice in ancient Indian society.
Spouses: Durdhara, Helena. Child: Bindusara. Successor: Bindusara. Father: Sarvarthasiddhi. Mother: Mura. Grandchildren: Ashoka, Susima, Vitashoka. Teacher: Chanakya. Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India.
Jul 3, 2019 · Spouse: Durdhara. Children: Bindusara. Early Life. Chandragupta Maurya was reportedly born in Patna (in the modern-day Bihar state of India) sometime around 340 BCE. Scholars are uncertain of some details about his life.
Oct 25, 2016 · It is widely known that Chandragupta Maurya married twice – once to Durdhara, the mother of Bindusara and later to Helena, the daughter of Greek general Selecus Nicator. While, only little is known about both the wives of Chandragupt Maurya, few available information emphasizes their story.
