Chandragupta

[chuhn-druh-goo p-tuh]

noun

Chandragupta Maurya, died 286? b.c., king of northern India 322?–298 b.c.: founder of the Maurya empire.

Greek Sandrakottos or Sandrocottus.

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In the game of the boys, Chandragupta shows the vocation for which he is intended.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker
Dhanananda was slain; and Chandragupta ascended the throne of Magadha.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker
Of these kings the greatest is Asoka, three generations after Chandragupta.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol XII.
Arthur Mee
Hence in these lists, instead of 153 kings, we get at most only 100, as reigning before Chandragupta.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker
Chandragupta began a new attack from the borders, conquered one city after another, and at last Palibothra.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker

British Dictionary definitions for chandragupta

Chandragupta

noun

Greek name Sandracottos. died ?297 bc, ruler of N India, who founded the Maurya dynasty (325) and defeated Seleucus (?305)

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