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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 [[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.
'''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 Jain [[monk]]s. Chadragupta’s example had no effect on the people, his successor, Emperor [[Bindusara]], was Hindu.
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