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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.
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.
Apr 30, 2015 · Check out interesting & lesser known facts about Devi Helena Maurya, Chandragupta Maurya's wife & Bindusar's step-mother. Also, check out the love story of Helena & Chandra Gupta Maurya
Jul 3, 2018 · In fact, Chandragupta Maurya was married off to his distant cousin, from his maternal side, one of his eldest uncle’s daughter, Durdhara. She died of poisoning and posthumously gave birth to ...
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.
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.
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. According to Megasthenes reference from Indika (greek: Indica) Niadrus was an exceptionally warrior and a great leader.
Durdhara (350 BCE – 320 BCE) was one of the two empress consorts (the other being Helena) 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.
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.
