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1 day ago · Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya. Chandragupta Maurya[a] (350–295 BCE) was the founder of the Maurya Empire, which ruled over a geographically-extensive empire based in Magadha. [6] He reigned from 320 BCE to 298 BCE. [7]
Sep 5, 2024 · Magadha was a region within ancient India, while the Maurya Empire was a vast empire that encompassed much of the Indian subcontinent. Learn about the Magadha Empire, its rise and reasons for the rise, and important dynasties, including Brihadratha, Pradyota, Haryanka, Sisunaga & Nanda.
1 day ago · The Ashokavadana also names his father as Bindusara, but traces his ancestry to Buddha's contemporary king Bimbisara, through Ajatashatru, Udayin, Munda, Kakavarnin, Sahalin, Tulakuchi, Mahamandala, Prasenajit, and Nanda. [40]
Sep 22, 2024 · Magadha’s success was partly due to the political ambition of its king, Bimbisara (c. 543–491 bce). He conquered Anga, which gave him access to the Ganges delta—a valuable asset in terms of the nascent maritime trade.
1 day ago · t. e. Mahavira (Devanagari: महावीर, Mahāvīra), also known as Vardhamana (Devanagari: वर्धमान, Vardhamāna), was the 24th Tirthankara (Supreme Preacher) of Jainism. He was the spiritual successor of the 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanatha. [12]
Sep 3, 2024 · Venuvan. Category Historic, Natural / Scenic beauty. This place is regarded as one of the first places gifted to Lord Buddha by Bimbisara, the king of Magadha at that time. Although the name suggests Bamboo Grove Resort presently there are not many Of the plant at the site.
2 days ago · Bindusara was succeeded by his son Ashoka, either directly in 272 bce or, after an interregnum of four years, in 268 bce (some historians say c. 265 bce). Ashoka’s reign is comparatively well documented.
