Bindusara (r. c. 297 – c. 273 BCE) was the second Mauryan emperor of Magadha in Ancient India. The ancient Greco-Roman writers called him Amitrochates, a name likely derived from his Sanskrit title …

Bindusara (born c. 320 bce —died 272/3 bce) was the second Mauryan emperor, who ascended the throne about 297 bce. Greek sources refer to him as Amitrochates, Greek for the Sanskrit …

Jan 1, 2025 · Bindusara’s reign was a bridge between the foundational work of Chandragupta and the transformative rule of Ashoka. While he is overshadowed by his predecessor and successor, his role …

May 21, 2025 · Bindusara was the second ruler of the Mauryan dynasty and the son of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire. Though he ruled the large empire for a long period of 25 …

Bindusara was an able ruler who not only maintained the vast territory but also expanded the territory further to the south. According to the historian Upinder Singh, Bindusara was made the king around …

Jul 5, 2024 · Bindusara, the second ruler of the Mauryan Empire, succeeded his father, Chandragupta Maurya, around 297 BCE. Often overshadowed by the towering legacies of his father and his son …

Oct 29, 2023 · Bindusara, whose reign lasted from approximately 298 BC to 273 BC, was a notable Indian emperor and the second ruler of the Maurya dynasty. He succeeded his father, Chandragupta …