Ascending the throne of theMagadhakingdom, in present-dayBiharstate, about 325bce, Chandragupta destroyed the sources of Nanda power and eliminated opponents through well-planned administrative schemes that included an effective secret service. When Alexander died in 323, his last two representatives ...
Most particularly, it offers a full and valuable look at Megasthenes, ambassador of the King Seleucus to Chandragupta Maurya, and provides a detailed discussion of Megasthenes' now-fragmentary book Indica . The book considers the art,... R Stoneman - The Greek Experience of India: From Alexan...
Building an Empire Empire – people, nations or states under the control of ONE ruler. Chandragupta Maurya and his army defeat the king of eastern India. Starts the Mauryan Empire 321 BC. Chandragupta Maurya Harsh Ruler Built up a huge army Split empire into 4 provinces each ruled by a pr...