Chandragupta Maurya Family Tree [ 340BC-298BC ]

It was the time of 340 B.c when Chandragupta Maurya was born. He was a soldier in Nanda dynasty. At that time the king was Dhanananda. The journey of Chandragupta Maurya from an ordinary soldier to the Founder of the Mauryan Dynasty is very Interesting. Beside this, Chandragupta Maurya Family Tree is also very interesting to know.

1. Chandragupta Maurya Family Tree


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Chandragupta Maurya ruled from 322B.C to 298 B.C. He was born in 340 B.C. There is a lot of confusion about who is the real father and Mother of Chandragupta Maurya.

Jain Texts says that "Sarvatha siddhi" was the real father of Chandragupta Maurya. His real mother's name is not known to anyone.

2. Sarvatha Siddhi [ Father of Chandragupta Maurya]


Sarvatha siddhi is considered as the father of Chandragupta Maurya. No detailed explanation about his life is known to anyone. People know this name only because it is in the Jain texts referring him as the Father of Chandragupta Maurya.

3. Kshema Dharma (Adopted Father)


Kshema Dharma was the Adopted father of Chandragupta Maurya. Kshema Dharma found Chandragupta Maurya in a cow shelter.

4. Moora (Adopted Mother)


In Chandragupta Maurya Family Tree Moora was the adopted Mother of Chandragupta Maurya and wife of Kshema Dharma. Many historians believe that the surname Maurya comes from "Moora" or it can be due to Kshema Dharma occupation, related to peacocks.

5. Chandragupta Maurya Wives


Chandragupta Maurya Married many times. At the age of 20, Chandragupta Maurya married to Durdhara. She was the daughter of Chandragupta Maurya's maternal uncle. Many historians go on the side that Durdhara could be the daughter of King Dhanananda from the "Nanda Dynasty".

6. Durdhara [First wife of Chandragupta maurya]


Durdhara was the first wife of Chandragupta Maurya. She gave birth to kshenak. Kshenak died as a baby. During the birth of Kshenak, Chandragupta Maurya's age was 23. Durdhara gave birth to another child named "Bindusara".

Later on, he became the king of the Mauryan Dynasty after Chandragupta Maurya. Bindusara was the father of Ashoka the Great (King Ashoka Family Tree ). In this way, Chandragupta Maurya Family Tree flourished.

 

7. Helena [Daughter of Seleucus Nicator]


Helena was the daughter of Seleucus Nicator. Seleucus Nicator was on the post of General in Alexandra the Great army. Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator and married his daughter Helena.

According to rumors, Chandragupta Maurya had a son from Helena. But no evidence is available to confirm this.

8. Chandragupta Maurya Birth, Original Name, Place of birth, Death, Place of Death, Occupation, Wives and Successor


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9. Chandragupta Maury History


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  1. Chandragupta Maurya was the first ruler who united entire India from north to south under one ruler's rule.

  2. The Era of Chandragupta Maurya is believed to be very progressive and wealthy in terms of trade, civilization, agriculture, the standard of living.

  3. Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus Nicator

  4. Kautilya Pandit was the mentor of Chandragupta Maurya.

  5. Chandragupta Maurya killed Dhananada and won Patliputra ( Patna, Bihar) in 322 BC with the help of Chanakya/Kautilya pandit.

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  6. Chandragupta Maurya adopted the Jain religion. He went to Shravanabelagola with Jain guru Bhadrabahu. Chandragupta Maurya died due to Sallekhana. Sallekhana is the process of attaining death through slow starvation.


10. The conclusion of Chandragupta Maurya Family Tree


Chandragupta Maurya was a brave Emperor who founded the Mauryan Dynasty without any large army. Chanakya is the biggest reason why the Mauryan Dynasty was founded. He helped Chandragupta Maurya to kill Dhananada and establish the Mauryan Dynasty. Blood of Bravery did not lost in "Chandragupta Maurya Family Tree". His successor Bindusara was also Brave Emperor who united and protected India.

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