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 3rd 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.