Chandrgupt Maurya
We all know that Chandrgupt was a founder of Mauryan Empire.
But very less people know about how
Chandrgupt rose to power. So I decided to write about what I do know about life
and death of legendry king Chandrgupt.
There are many stories and theories about origin of Chandrgupt.
Some believe he was born to a slave of by then emperor of Magadha Dhananand. While
others believe his family was peacock caretaker. But solid evidence is
available about his origin.
Chankya spotted him in Magadha while he was playing mock
court room trial. Chankya recognized the leadership quality in young Chandrgupt.
Chankya wanted to take Chandrgupt to Takshila to educate him. After paying some
amount of money to Chandragupta’s maternal uncle, Chankya brought young
Chandrgupt to Takshila.
In 3rd Century B.C. when Alexander the great
invaded India, Chankya and Chandrgupt both were in Takshila. Chankya tried to unite
all the kingdoms against invader. But he faced only humiliations. After failing
to convince other kingdoms, Chandrgupt raised an army under the guidance of
Chankya. Chandrgupt unite all the small kingdoms and republicans to stand
against Alexander.
With horrifying images of battle of Hydaspes were already
down with morals and don’t wanted to continue any more. Meanwhile Chandrgupt and
his forces keep attacking Greek camps. Chandrgupt gain popularity as a noble
leader during this time.
After the death of Alexander, Chandrgupt and his forces detained
Greeks from the holy Hindu land. Later he won Magadha and established one of
the biggest empires in the history of India. Read more about fall of Nanda
dynasty here….
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