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Bindusara (320 BCE – 273 BCE) (r. c. 297 – c. 273 BCE) was the second Mauryan emperor of Magadha in Ancient India. The ancient Greco-Roman writers called him Amitrochates, a name likely derived from his Sanskrit title Amitraghāta ("slayer of enemies").
Jul 18, 2024 · Bindusara was the father of the great Indian emperor Ashoka who reigned over nearly the entire Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE, expanding the empire that had present-day Bangladesh in the east and Afghanistan in the west.
Bindusara (born c. 320 bce —died 272/3 bce) was the second Mauryan emperor, who ascended the throne about 297 bce. Greek sources refer to him as Amitrochates, Greek for the Sanskrit amitraghata (“destroyer of foes”). The name perhaps reflects his successful campaign in the Deccan.
Oct 29, 2023 · Bindusara, whose reign lasted from approximately 298 BC to 273 BC, was a notable Indian emperor and the second ruler of the Maurya dynasty. He succeeded his father, Chandragupta Maurya, in ruling a vast and influential empire that covered a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent.
May 21, 2024 · Bindusara was the second ruler of the Mauryan dynasty and the son of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire. Though he ruled the large empire for a long period of 25 years, there has been very little mentioned in the historical texts as compared to other rulers of ancient India.
Jul 5, 2024 · Explore the remarkable reign of Bindusara, the second emperor of the Mauryan Empire, and discover how he ushered in a golden era marked by territorial expansion, cultural patronage, and diplomatic achievements. Discover his lasting impact on ancient Indian history and the legacy he left behind.
Bindusara, just 22 years old, inherited a large empire that consisted of what is now, Northern, Central and Eastern parts of India along with parts of Afghanistan and Baluchistan. Bindusara extended this empire to the southern part of India, as far as what is now known as Karnataka.
