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Susima (also Sushima) was the crown prince of the Maurya Empire of ancient India and the eldest son and heir-apparent of the second Mauryan emperor Bindusara.
t. e. Bindusara (320 BCE – 273 BCE) ( r. c. 297 – c. 273 BCE) was the second Mauryan emperor of Magadha in Ancient India. The ancient Greco-Roman writers called him Amitrochates, a name likely derived from his Sanskrit title Amitraghāta ("slayer of enemies").
The Mauryas ruled over the whole of the subcontinent except Kerala, Tamil Nadu and some parts of northeastern India. In this article, you can read all about the Mauryas, Mauryan Empire kings such as Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, etc., timelines, Mauryan Empire achievements and other important topics for the UPSC IAS exam.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Asoka, the greatest of Maurya emperors, who ruled India in the third century B.C. Find out how he became the king after defeating his brother Susima, who was also a viceroy of Taxila.
Dec 24, 2015 · Susima was a royal prince of Mauryan Empire. He was the half-brother of Ashoka and eldest son of Emperor Bindusara. He was the grandson of great warrior Chandragupta Maurya who established Maurya Empire. He was in line for the throne after his father’s death.
Jun 24, 2020 · Ashoka the Great (r. 268-232 BCE) was the third king of the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE) best known for his renunciation of war, development of the concept of dhamma (pious social conduct), and promotion of Buddhism as well as his effective reign of a nearly pan -Indian political entity.
May 21, 2024 · Another reason for Ashoka’s accession to the throne might be that Susima, Bindusara's oldest son, allegedly whacked a bald minister on the head once in amusement, according to Ashokavadana. The minister was afraid Susima may punish him when he took the kingdom.
