Using his war strategies and secrets, he defeated Alexander the Great. He wrote down everything he had studied about war and war techniques in the Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti. Did Chanakya defeated Alexander?Ĭhanakya was a teacher of war strategies. The aim of this was to prevent the Emperor from being poisoned by enemies. Did Chanakya gave poison to Chandragupta?Īccording to a legend which is a later jaina invention, while Chanakya served as the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya, he started adding small amounts of poison in Chandragupta’s food so that he would get used to it. It was he who had laid down the foundation of the Empire. Why did Chandragupta Maurya starve himself to death?Ĭhandragupta was the most powerful Mauryan Emperor. According to Digambara Jain accounts that, Bhadrabahu forecasted a 12-year famine because of all the killing and violence during the conquests by Chandragupta Maurya. The circumstances and year of Chandragupta’s death are unclear and disputed. 37 The Largest Empire of Ancient India | Mauryan Empire.36 Chandragupta Maurya – Người Sáng Lập Đế Quốc Khổng Tước Huy Hoàng Ở Ấn Độ.35 Why did the Mauryan Empire Collapse?.30 Why did chanakya choose Chandragupta?.27 How did Nandini died in Chandra Nandini?.24 What did Chandragupta do to neighboring?.23 Did Asoka Maurya convert to Buddhism and lost power because of it?.22 How did chanakya found Chandragupta Maurya?.17 Which empire’s invasion did Chandragupta Maurya defeat?.15 How many wives does Chandragupta Maurya had?.13 Did Chandragupta Maurya meet Alexander?.10 Did Chanakya gave poison to Chandragupta?.9 Who was the strongest Mauryan emperor explain?.8 Who was the greatest ruler of the Mauryan empire?.3 How did King Chandragupta Maurya die?.2 Why did Chandragupta Maurya starve himself to death?.