![]() ![]() ![]() Prior to his consolidation of power, Alexander the Great had invaded the North-West Indian subcontinent before abandoning his campaign in 324 BCE due to a mutiny caused by the prospect of facing another large empire, presumably the Nanda Empire. Chandragupta, under the tutelage of Chanakya, created a new empire based on the principles of statecraft, built a large army, and continued expanding the boundaries of his empire until ultimately renouncing it for an ascetic life in his final years. Chandragupta's life and accomplishments are described in ancient Greek, Hindu, Buddhist and Jain texts (ancient Indian texts), but they vary significantly.Ĭhandragupta Maurya was an important figure in the history of India, laying the foundations of the first state to unite most of India. Chandragupta built one of the largest empires on the Indian subcontinent. 324–297 BCE) was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. Chandragupta Maurya ( Sanskrit: चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्य Candragupta Maurya Ancient Greek: Σανδράκοττος Sandrákottos Latin: Androcottus reign: c.
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