#Chandragupta

[h0bg0blin-meat]

Idea:

Menelaus and Chandragupta talking obsessively about their Helens

[mohandmaya]

how well our textbooks have convinced us that Asoka was indeed great.

he spent his early life establishing autocracy through violence. but then, our books tell us that he changed after the War of Kalinga and started spreading peace and the notions of Buddhism. he started sending messengers to popularise Buddhism amongst other states.

but isn't emphasising on one particular religion and trying to make everyone follow it, a form of autocracy too?

so, didn't Ashoka start with violent autocracy and end with peaceful autocracy, trying to be powerful all through?

source: india's ancient past, rs sharma

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Chandragupta Maurya and Helena: A Tale of Strategy, Romance, and Cultural Synthesis

The ancient world was a tapestry of powerful empires, intricate alliances, and cultural exchanges that shaped the course of history. Among the most fascinating narratives from this era is the story of Chandragupta Maurya and Helena, a tale that intertwines the strategic brilliance of an Indian emperor with the diplomatic acumen of a Greek princess. Chandragupta Maurya, the visionary founder of…

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Maurya Empire: The most powerful civilization to come out of India

Since the beginning of time, the world has witnessed a significant number of formidable empires. Regrettably, not all of them have received the equal attention they deserve in our historical records. We all know about the Roman Empire, the Achaemenid Empire, the Han Dynasty, the Ottoman Empire, and many others. But there are also some mighty empires that merit serious consideration for their…

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Gathotkacha

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Get ready to travel back in time and test your knowledge of ancient India! National Public School Kudlu has a mind-boggling quiz question that will put your history skills to the test. Do you know who founded the Gupta dynasty? We'll give you a hint: This Gupta dynasty founder's name means "protected by the moon" in Sanskrit. Think you know who it is? Let us know in the comments below! Follow us for more such content www.npskudlu.com

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SKAND SHASHTI DIWAS KI SABHI KO HARDIK SHUBHKAMNAYE #karmphaldatashani #shiv #love #kartikeymalviyafanstamilnadu #bholenath #rx #ganesha #vijaydevarakonda #alluarjun #nani #murugan #chandragupta #maheshbabu #king #prabhas #karmaphaldatashani #kartikeyarmy #jrntr #nagachaitanya #ramcharan #indo #vishwaksen #raviteja #sudheerbabu #nagashaurya #ranadaggubati #kartikeyaworld #chiranjeevi #samanthaakkineni #nagarjunaakkineni (at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl7fiyypHDk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Name a more iconic duo... I'll wait

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बिन्दुसार ने चाणक्य को क्यों निकाला : मौर्यवंश का दूसरा एपीसोड

KKN लाइव के इस विशेष सेगमेंट में, कौशलेन्द्र झा मौर्यवंश के दूसरे शासक बिन्दुसार की चर्चा कर रहे हैं। बिन्दुसार, चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य के पुत्र थे और उन्होंने 29 वर्षों तक मगध पर शासन किया। इस एपिसोड में बिन्दुसार के शासनकाल, उनके पिता चंद्रगुप्त और आचार्य चाणक्य के साथ उनके संबंधों पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया है। यह वीडियो उन विवादों को भी उजागर करता है, जिनकी वजह से आचार्य चाणक्य ने मौर्य दरबार छोड़…

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A shrewd kingmaker

Author: Ashwin Sanghi Genre: Historical- Drama “You can’t win the game until you are not focussed.” Anonymous Its the third week of the year. Hope things are going well for all. A lot of harvest festivals are being celebrated in the country. So, happiest wishes to all for their respective occasions. May these harvest festivals bring a lot of happiness, wealth and health to you and your…

[h0bg0blin-meat]

Alcibiades and Socrates remind me of Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya tbh-

[kaalbela]

Khona was a poet and astronomer from Deulia village in Bengal, best known for Khonar Bochon, a series of couplets and short rhymes which imparts advice regarding agricultural and rural life. Born somewhere between 800-1200 A.D., Khona defied social and cultural norms of her time when women were rarely taught to read. Her husband Mihir was the son of the philosopher and astronomer Barahmihir, who was one of the navaratnas (nine gems) at the court of Chandragupta II. Khona lived in Chandragupta's court in Pataliputra for a time with her husband and father-in-law. According to legend, Chandragupta was so impressed with Khonar Bochon which benefited the farmers of his state that he named Khona the tenth gem of his court. Khonar Bochon remains relevant to the agricultural life of rural Bengal to the present day.

ষোল চাষে মূলা / তার অর্ধেক তুলা / তার অর্ধেক ধান / বিনা চাষে পান।

Translation: After 16 days of cultivation, radish cultivation in that land gives good yield. Cotton land requires 8 days of cultivation, paddy land after 4 days of cultivation gives good yield. Betel does not require cultivation.

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The sapphire blue brooch shone against her hair. 

Her eyes shone with the kohl lining them.

“Payal, that’s enough rose on my cheeks”

“Nonsense, Rajkumari! You are meeting your warrior china-man after days! You need to look your best.”

Khushi bit her tongue. Payal didn’t need to know her china-man hadn’t let her sleep all night. She definitely didn’t need to know how he made her muffle her screams just before dawn arose.

She blushed helplessly and fervently hoped they didn’t notice.

“ Everyone knows “

Khushi looked up, completely bewildered.

“ About Aravind and Ratna Raizada. Apparently they were legends in our court. They were the voice of the common man. The army flourished under him! Ratna ji ensured that the widows of the soldiers are well provided for, till this day!” Lavanya spoke, while donning on a pair of pearl earrings.

“Really?”

“ Yes! People are very happy that their son is finally here. And Ratna ji might finally be back with them. “

“ The kingdom missed them.” Khushi said softly.

“The brave ones of the Gupta kingdom are never forgotten. They flourish in our hearts forever.” Manorama joined them with a smile.

The girls stood up, surprise clouding their eyes.

“ I am happy today! The man I had so much doubts about, has proved himself to be the diamond of our kingdom.” Here, her eyes settled on Khushi with an all knowing gaze.

Payal excitedly began asking about the mysterious Raizadas.

Khushi looked beyond her chamber’s windows. 

How greatly did the Raizadas suffer for this land and its people? 

Her heart painfully sank in her chest as she thought of how Arnav’s childhood in the motherland was snatched away.

“Rajkumari , the victory banquet is on its way. We must make an entrance before the Maharaj “

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Trumpets blared. Colours emerged. Rows of decked up elephants and horses lined the pathway to the banquet hall.

She could hear the roar of laughter from afar. Her pace quickened at the anticipation of seeing Arnav. 

Khushi felt different today. She knew all about the art of lovemaking. But when it finally happened, she couldn’t help but be overwhelmed. He is to be blamed, she thought impishly. Who gave him the right to be so…so smug?

“Rajkumari “

She looked up into Payal’s eyes, which were filled with amusement.

“We have arrived “

“ I know “Khushi replied haughtily in an attempt to cover up her day dreaming.

Payal let out a mocking scoff.

Just then, Chandragupta arrived with his ever present genial smile. Without a moment wasted, he ushered them towards their seats.

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A regal woman sat up on the marble stage, her wrinkles adorning her twinkling eyes, beside her father. 

She had an uneasy feeling that she was being scrutinised by the two. Sipping her glass of sherbet, she averted her eyes to the soldiers. She hadn’t even had a glimpse of him today. Her spirit dropped with such misery , only a lover’s heart could tolerate it .

Payal nudged her sharply.

“ See him?”

She looked in the direction of a tall man, who sat quite awkwardly as he laughed with his fellow soldiers.

“ I am going to marry him”

Khushi spluttered in shock. Keeping her goblet down, she whispered angrily,

“ How could you not tell me you had fallen in love?”

“ What rubbish! I saw him just now”

“ You haven’t even talked to him once and your heart is set on marrying him?”

“ Sometimes you just know Khushi, “ Payal sighed .

“Look at him, he is so shy. I will suit him perfectly!”

Shaking her head, Khushi went back to attending her meal.

“ Rajkumari?” Chandragupta had arrived at their table.

“ Maharaj wishes for your presence “

“Chandragupta ji! “ Payal piped in. 

“ Who is that man?”

“Akash. A fine soldier. And please, no scandal before the evening ends, Payal bitiya.” He said with a wink.

“ No promises ! “ she quipped back.

Khushi laughed.

Poor Akash! 

She arranged her elaborate lehenga and headed towards the steps leading to the stage. 

She had just reached it when she saw the man, whose thoughts had been haunting her. His brown eyes glittered as it skimmed over her. Suddenly she was glad Payal had painstakingly beautified her.

Arnav stood tall and proud beside the woman Khushi saw earlier.

Ratna Raizada 

Clutching her skirt, Khushi attempted to keep her nerves at bay. 

Folding her hands in a greeting , she smiled nervously at the woman.

“Khushi” her father’s booming voice startled her. 

“ This is our dearest Ratna ji I have told you about. Well, no matter how little you know about her. She knows much about you.” Shashidhar laughed.

Confused, Khushi turned towards Arnav, who avoided her eyes and had a curious flush up his neck.

“ I…I don’t understand “

Warm hands clasped her own, as she met Ratna’s kind eyes.

“ Well we have an eternity for that Khushi! You are just as beautiful as Garima! Shashi told me so much about your skills at war, but left out your beauty in his letters “

Khushi smiled. There were so many questions swarming her mind. But for now the moment of meeting someone who talked of her mother, without the usual pity, was too magical to let go.

“ Come on now. The evening must go on” Shashi laughed.

Her father stood looking over the merriment.

The drum gongs . Once, twice, thrice.

A palpable silence filled the air.

“ My brave soldiers and their courageous families who have gathered here. I am so proud and humbled by your feats in the field. The rebellion which began with the death of innocents has ended with the forgiving of prisoners. The people are celebrating their safety and freedom. And it is all owed to you. You, my brave soldiers!”

A deafening cheer followed.

“ I cannot mention our victory while overlooking this young man, who had risked his life to ensure the win was certain. Many of you young ones wouldn’t know the name Aravind Raizada. But he is the one who wrote the rules and lessons you follow by heart. The first man in the Gupta kingdom who organised our armed forces. And a dearest friend of mine.”

Khushi sneaked a glance at Arnav. The solemn look in his eyes and Ratna ji’s wistful smile moved her to tears.

“ I present to you, his son Arnav Raizada! Arnav is trained in the 14 vidyas and 64 kalas from the famed land of China. I am sure his views and skills will bring forth change in our defence strategies.”

Whistles and hooting boomed through the hall.

“And it pleases me beyond measure to announce today the betrothal of my daughter, Rajkumari Khushi Gupta to Arnav Raizada”

Khushi froze. Blood rushed through her ears, as the applause dimmed. Her shocked eyes met Arnav’s. His assuring smile calmed her racing heart.

Before she knew it, her father clasped her and Arnav’s hand together.

She saw the glee on everyone’s face. Payal winked at her. Lavanya smiled. Manorama ji clapped vigorously.

Still numb at the pace of the events, Khushi found her anchor in the long,sturdy fingers which entwined themselves around her own, lending her strength.

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Engulfed by the crowd, she smiled at the congratulations, the warm wishes and the love she received. Her mind was still buzzing. And she knew the one who could answer her questions was going to be occupied for hours now.

Engaged. To Arnav.

She pinched herself discreetly as she sat beside a smirking Payal.

“Don’t worry. It is real. No one will steal your warrior from you now.”

“ What just happened, Payal?”

“ Your wish came true, “ she said with a broad grin.

Payal was right. She wanted to be with Arnav for the rest of her life.

And yet, the unknown wasn’t letting her rest her tired heart.

She found herself catching her breath the next moment as Arnav slipped into the seat beside her. 

Determined, she leaned sideways, and whispered into his ear,

“ The corridor behind the third door. Five minutes “

————

Strong footsteps echoed in the dingy corridor while the merriment continued on inside.

“Rajkumari “ Arnav called out with an unholy smirk.

“Wha-?”

His arm snaked around her waist before she was slammed against him. Their breaths met, and their lips parted.

“I want to know s-something”

“Ask me”

“You knew about the betrothal?”

“No. My ma was writing to Maharaj. And she did speak about you to me. But I had dismissed it back then. I never wanted to get married. And today both of them sprung it upon us. I am sorry Khushi, they should have-”

“What made you change your mind?” She interrupted.

Arnav looked at her for a moment as if he was thinking about it just now.

“ I realised I could kill any other man, who dares to get close to you, with my bare hands. That’s reason enough, don’t you think?”

He silenced her laughter with a clumsy kiss.

The goblets clinked, the plates chimed and the music strummed as they celebrated the union of lovers of the land.

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Samudragupta

Samudragupta (r. 335/350 - 370/380 CE) was the first significant ruler of the Gupta Dynasty. Having come to the throne, he decided to extend the boundaries of his empire to cover the multiple kingdoms and republics that existed outside its pale. Known as the 'Napoleon of India' for his conquests, he was also a man of many talents and laid a firm foundation for the empire. The rise of the Gupta Empire and the beginning of its prosperity are attributed to him, his military conquests and policies.

Succession

Samudragupta succeeded his father Chandragupta I (r. 319 – 335 CE). Some historians, however, state that he was preceded by Kachagupta or Kacha who was Chandragupta I's eldest son. Kacha's identity is yet to be established, as only some coins bearing the name have been found and no other evidence of his rule has been discovered so far. The fact that Chandragupta I actually nominated Samudragupta to the throne shows that he was not his eldest son. Therefore, it could be possible that the historians are justified in saying that Kacha was the eldest son who succeeded his father as according to the ancient Indian custom of male primogeniture (his father's own wishes on the matter notwithstanding). Thus, Chandragupta could only nominate his younger son based on his abilities but was not able to actually make him king.

It is not clear as to whether Samudragupta opposed him or that Kachagupta's end was natural and he was succeeded by his sibling because he had no other heir. As to why Samudragupta opposed Kachagupta, if he did so at all, no information is available. What is known is that he was ultimately able to claim the throne.

Details of Kachagupta's reign are hardly mentioned in the historical evidence existing for the Gupta period, and hence most historians place Samudragupta as the successor of Chandragupta I, stating that Kacha was none other than Samudragupta himself; “Perhaps Kacha was the original or personal name, and the appellation Samudragupta was adopted in allusion to his conquests” (Tripathi, 240). Historian R.K. Mukherjee correctly explains that the title Samudragupta “means that he was 'protected by the sea' up to which his dominion was extended” (19). Referring to Samudragupta's accession, historian H.C. Raychaudhuri says that “the prince was selected from among his sons by Chandra Gupta I as best fitted to succeed him. The new monarch may have been known also as Kacha” (447). The grounds for such an assertion is an epithet implying “uprooter of all kings” used for Kacha in his coins, which was used only for Samudragupta as no other Gupta emperor ever made such extensive conquests. Had Kacha existed before Samudragupta and made such conquests, there would have been no need for the latter to make them! Kacha would have thus been included in the official Gupta records in glorified terms as well, which is not the case. As regarding Kacha's coins, “the attribution of the coins bearing the name Kacha to Samudra Gupta may be accepted” (Raychaudhuri, 463).

Though not validated by historical sources, another theory maintains that Chandragupta I managed to override the male primogeniture law and made his favourite Samudragupta the king. Enraged at his supersession as the eldest son, Kacha never reconciled with his brother and rebelled against him for the throne but was defeated.

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One practice that I think was made commonplace in the Court of Nightmares was the creation of Vishkanyas. I got the inspiration from a snippet of @littlestw01f ‘s writing that she shared with me that reminded me a lot of this. Vishkanyas are women raised on a special diet of poison and medicine until their bodies are essentially made lethal to the touch; they cannot give birth, and they were often used as assassins in ancient India. A vishkanya was even sent to kill king Chandragupta once. I feel as if considering how women are treated in the Hewn City, it was a self defense mechanism created to protect themselves from rape and forced child marriages and whatnot.