Vishnugupt: The Legend of Chankya

Vishnugupt: The Legend of Chankya

There is very less information available regarding life and death of Chankya. According to Buddhist and Jain texts he was born as a Maagadh (Citizen of Magadha). Young Vishnugupt moved to Takshila University (present day Pakistan) after the death of his parents’ death. He studied politics in Takshila and ended up with teaching in Takshila as a teacher.

It was period when Alexander the great started his Indian Invasion. After failing in making all 16 kingdoms of ancient India, to stand together against the intruder. Chankya decided to handle situation on his own.

Chankya soon started to visit neighboring Gurukuls. Many teachers and students from different Gurukuls joined Chankya. Chankya built and army with students from Gurukul under the command of Chandrgupt. Chandrgupt and his army soon received big support from citizens of both republics and empires. After the death of Alexander the great in 3^rd century B.C. Chandrgupt free north-west land from Greeks.

Now Chankya and Chandrgupt both were all set to attack on Magadha. Chankya received lots of criticism over attacking Magadha. Most people criticized him claiming that by attacking Magadha Chankya is fulfilling his revenge against Nanda emperor Dhananand. Some scholar still believes the reason behind attacking Magadha was to keep nation under an umbrella.

With the establishment of Mauryan Empire most of the India came under unified regime. Chandragupta’s empire was stretched from present day Bangladesh to Afghanistan. Chandragupta’s grandson stretches it even further toward south Indian peninsula. Though Mauryan dynasty spread its rule on their courage and sword, but Chankya was the founder of dynasty.