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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 Jain [[monk]]s. | + | '''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. [[Chandragupta]]’s example had no effect on the people, his successor, Emperor [[Bindusara]], was Hindu. |
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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 priests. When he was older, Chandragupta renounced his throne and joined a wandering group of Jain monks. Chandragupta’s example had no effect on the people, his successor, Emperor Bindusara, was Hindu.