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The founder of the [[Mauryan Empire]] in India.  Born 340 BC, ruled 320-293 BC.   

The founder of the [[Mauryan Empire]] in India.  Born 340 BC, ruled 320-293 BC.   

'''Chandragupta Maurya''', the founder of the Mauryan Empire was unusual because he was [[Jainist]].  He was the first emperor of [[India]] to be converted to Jainism and was frowned upon by the [[Hindu]] [[priest]]s.  When he was older, Chandragupta renounced his throne and joined a wandering group of Jainist [[monk]]s.  Chadragupta’s example had no effect on the people, his successor, Emperor [[Bindusara]], was Hindu.

'''Chandragupta Maurya''', the founder of the Mauryan Empire was unusual because he was [[Jain]].  He was the first emperor of [[India]] to be converted to Jainism and was frowned upon by the [[Hindu]] [[priest]]s.  When he was older, Chandragupta renounced his throne and joined a wandering group of Jainist [[monk]]s.  Chadragupta’s example had no effect on the people, his successor, Emperor [[Bindusara]], was Hindu.

==References==

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[[Category:Religious People|Maurya, Chandragupta]]

[[Category:Religious People|Maurya, Chandragupta]]