Events Tagged: "Maurya"

6 events with tag "Maurya"

322 BC ID: 3673
Chandragupta Maurya overthrows Nanda dynasty - with help of Chanakya, founds Mauryan Empire from Magadha
ID: 3673
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321 BC ID: 303
Chandragupta Maurya founds Mauryan Empire - unites India, possibly inspired by Alexander
ID: 303
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297 BC ID: 3676
Bindusara becomes emperor - extends Mauryan Empire into Deccan, maintains Greek diplomatic relations
ID: 3676
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269 BC ID: 3677
Ashoka seizes throne - after 4-year succession war killing brothers, becomes third Mauryan emperor
ID: 3677
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232 BC ID: 3681
Death of Ashoka - Mauryan Empire begins decline under weak successors
ID: 3681
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185 BC ID: 3682
Fall of Mauryan Empire - last king Brihadratha assassinated by general Pushyamitra Shunga
ID: 3682
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