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Who identified "Sandrokottus" of the Greco-Roman literature with Chandragupta Maurya?
Chandragupta Maurya was refered to as Sandrocottus by Justin. Justin, the Greek who was the writer of book titled Epitome had mentioned Chandragupta Maurya as Sandrocottus. It was identified by William Jones. William Jones recognized Sandrokottos as Chandragupta Maurya.
Chandragupta Maurya was refered to as Sandrocottus by Justin. Justin, the Greek who was the writer of book titled Epitome had mentioned Chandragupta Maurya as Sandrocottus. It was identified by William Jones. William Jones recognized Sandrokottos as Chandragupta Maurya.
See lessRulers of which dynasties maintained diplomatic relations with distant countries such as Syria in the West ?
Mauryan dynasty maintained the diplomatic relations with distant countries like Syria in the West.
Mauryan dynasty maintained the diplomatic relations with distant countries like Syria in the West.
See lessWhich dynasties were ruling over Magadha when Alexander invaded India?
Nanda Dynasty ruled in Magadha at the time of Alexander's invasion. The ruler was Dhana Nand, the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty. Nandas were rich and extremely powerful. They reigned in India from BC 364 to 321 and were one of the most prominent leaders of Magadha.
Nanda Dynasty ruled in Magadha at the time of Alexander’s invasion. The ruler was Dhana Nand, the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty. Nandas were rich and extremely powerful. They reigned in India from BC 364 to 321 and were one of the most prominent leaders of Magadha.
See lessIn which year, Alexander invaded India?
In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. The Indians were defeated in the fierce battle (Battle of Hydaspes).
In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. The Indians were defeated in the fierce battle (Battle of Hydaspes).
See lessWhich among the following rulers is often described as ‘the first empire builder of Indian History’?
Mahapadma Nanda is often called the "first empire builder of Indian history" because he established the Nanda Kingdom and overthrew the Shishunaga Dynasty. He was also known as Ugrasena, which means "owner of a huge army", and he defeated many kingdoms, including the Kurus, Kalingas, and Kasis. TheRead more
Mahapadma Nanda is often called the “first empire builder of Indian history” because he established the Nanda Kingdom and overthrew the Shishunaga Dynasty. He was also known as Ugrasena, which means “owner of a huge army”, and he defeated many kingdoms, including the Kurus, Kalingas, and Kasis. The Puranas also called him Mahapadma Ekrat, which means “sole monarch”.
See lessWho was the last ruler of Shisunaga dynasty?
The 10th and the last ruler of the Shishunaga dynasty as per Puranas was Mahanandin. Mahanandin was killed by his illegitimate son from a Shudra wife named Mahapadma.
The 10th and the last ruler of the Shishunaga dynasty as per Puranas was Mahanandin. Mahanandin was killed by his illegitimate son from a Shudra wife named Mahapadma.
See lessWhat was the other name of Bimbisara?
Bimbisara was born c. 559/558 BCE and was also known as Shrenika.
Bimbisara was born c. 559/558 BCE and was also known as Shrenika.
See lessWhich physician was sent by Bimbisara to treat Avanti King Pradyota?
Bimbisara sent Jivaka, his physician, to Ujjain for medical treatment of Pradyota, the king of Avanti, from jaundice.
Bimbisara sent Jivaka, his physician, to Ujjain for medical treatment of Pradyota, the king of Avanti, from jaundice.
See lessLarge territorial states in North India during the sixth century BCE were known as?
The Mahājanapadas were sixteen kingdoms and aristocratic republics that existed in ancient India from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE, during the second urbanisation period.
The Mahājanapadas were sixteen kingdoms and aristocratic republics that existed in ancient India from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE, during the second urbanisation period.
See lessWhich is known as an era of ‘Second Urbanisation’?
the sixth century BCE again witnessed large scale agricultural production, enhancement of trade and commerce and emergence of cities. Thus, due to the growth of large scale urban centres and growth of economy, this period is also known as the age of second urbanisation.
the sixth century BCE again witnessed large scale agricultural production, enhancement of trade and commerce and emergence of cities. Thus, due to the growth of large scale urban centres and growth of economy, this period is also known as the age of second urbanisation.
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