Founder & Emperor340 BCE – 298 BCE
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya rose from humble origins to become one of India's greatest
emperors. Guided by his legendary advisor Chanakya, he overthrew the corrupt
Nanda dynasty and went on to build the most extensive empire India had seen.
Key Achievements
- ✦Founded the Maurya Empire
- ✦Defeated the Nanda dynasty
- ✦Repelled Greek forces from northwestern India
- ✦Established a centralized bureaucratic administration