Chandragupta Maurya[d] (reigned c. 320 BCE[e] – c. 298 BCE) [f] was the founder and the first emperor of the Maurya Empire, based in Magadha (present-day Bihar) in the Indian subcontinent.

Chandragupta 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 …

Feb 4, 2019 · Chandragupta Maurya (c. 321 - c. 297 BCE), known as Sandrakottos (or Sandrokottos) to the Greeks, was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty (4th-2nd century BCE) and is credited with the …

Dec 31, 2024 · Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire (ca. 320 BCE – 185 BCE), transformed Indian history by unifying vast regions under centralized rule. Emerging from uncertain …

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. He is credited with bringing together the small fragmented kingdoms of the country and combining them into a single …

Jan 20, 2026 · Chandragupta Maurya is known for founding the Mauryan Empire, one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient India. He established a centralized and efficient administration, …

According to the Puranic tradition, Chandragupta, also known as Sandracottus, was the illegitimate son of the last Nanda king of Magadha by the maid servant Mura, hence the name Maurya. Jain and …

Feb 18, 2025 · A detailed overview of the life of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the great Mauryan Empire, and the first historical emperor of India.

Chandragupta Maurya was a pivotal figure in the history of India.

Chandragupta I (Gupta script: Cha-ndra-gu-pta, r. c. 319–335) was a monarch of the Gupta Empire, who ruled in northern and central India. His title "Mahārājadhirāja" (lit. 'Great king of kings') suggests that …