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Durdhara was the empress of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the 4th-century BCE Maurya Empire of ancient India, according to the 12th century CE Jain text Parishishtaparvan by Hemachandra. [1] She is stated by this text to be the mother of the second Mauryan emperor, Bindusara also known as Amitraghāta.
Sep 18, 2016 · Durdhara – Chandragupta Maurya’s First Wife. 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.
The Jain sources attest that his daughter fell in love at first sight with Chandragupta and married him.Though daughter is not named the source later name mother of Chandragupta's son as Durdhara. [ 65 ] [ 21 ] With the defeat of Nanda, Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in ancient India.
Oct 9, 2016 · Chandragupta Maurya’s wife Durdhara was also the mother of his only son Bindusar who became his heir and the second Samrat of Mauryan Empire. However, Durdhara couldn’t live long to see her son growing up because she died well before she could see her son.
Jul 3, 2018 · Real truth behind Chandragupta's birth, his first love Durdhara and journey to becoming the Mauryan King!
Till date, Chandragupta Maurya remains to be one of the most important and influential emperors of ancient India. Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire. Let’s take a look at his childhood, life history, reign, administration, empire, death and some interesting facts.
Sep 24, 2017 · Durdhara was the consort of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire and the mother of Bindusara who succeeded Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. Short lived, she died of poisoning and was a victim of an unfortunate accident.
Chandragupta Maurya, also known to the Greeks as Sandrakottos or Sandrokottos, was the founder and the first ruler of the Maurya Dynasty and is credited with establishing the first pan-Indian empire.
Durdhara was the empress of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the 4th-century BCE Maurya Empire of ancient India, according to the 12th century CE Jain text Parishishtaparvan by Hemachandra. She is stated by this text to be the mother of the second Mauryan emperor, Bindusara also known as Amitraghāta.
difficult to hold or withstand. irresistible; unrestrainable; quicksilver. (fem: durdharā): the wife of Candragupta (Hv. Pur.). Contributors to this article. Explore Other Articles. By Jit Majumdar.
