What can you tell me about the early life and rise to power of Chandragupta Maurya?
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The text provides historical information about Chandragupta Maurya, focusing on his early life and rise to power. It mentions his humble origins and the conflicting accounts of his parentage and social standing.
Answer
Chandragupta Maurya, of humble origin in 4th century BCE, was educated by Chanakya and overthrew the Nanda Dynasty to found the Maurya Empire.
Chandragupta Maurya was born into a humble family, likely of Kshatriya origin, around the mid-4th century BCE in Magadha. His early life is largely unknown, with varying accounts. Raised by a cowherd and later sold to a Brahman politician named Chanakya, he received education in Taxila and rose to power by overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty.
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Chandragupta Maurya was born into a humble family, likely of Kshatriya origin, around the mid-4th century BCE in Magadha. His early life is largely unknown, with varying accounts. Raised by a cowherd and later sold to a Brahman politician named Chanakya, he received education in Taxila and rose to power by overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty.
More Information
Chandragupta Maurya's rise was significantly influenced by Chanakya, who played a crucial role in his education and strategy to overthrow the Nandas.
Tips
Avoid assuming the details of his ancestry due to conflicting texts.
Sources
- Chandragupta Maurya - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Chandragupta Maurya - World History Encyclopedia - worldhistory.org
- Chandragupta - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help - kids.britannica.com
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