One text claims that this ruler destroyed the kings of sixteen towns, so he could unite the "western and eastern seas.
One text claims that this ruler destroyed the kings of sixteen towns, so he could unite the "western and eastern seas." This ruler allegedly wrote a letter to another king, asking him for sweet wine, dried figs, and a philosopherÂ—the king responded that he'd supply the first two, but it was illegal to sell a philosopher. The ambassador Deimachos came to live at this ruler's court for many years, likely sent by the aforementioned king, this man's close friend Antiochus I Soter. This man's eldest son, known either as Susima or Sumana, allegedly caused the people to revolt while serving as viceroy of Taxila, so this ruler had to send his younger son to quell the uprising. That younger son succeeded this man by allegedly killing 99 of his brothers, sparing only one named Tissa. This ruler was known as Amitrochates, or "slayer of foes," for his southern conquests, but his usual name refers to a drop of poison that caused a blue spot on his forehead. For 10 points, name this Mauryan ruler who conquered much of India except for Kalinga, which was invaded by his son and successor, Ashoka.
One text claims that this ruler destroyed the kings of sixteen towns, so he could unite the "western and eastern seas.
Bindusara Maurya [or Amitrochates or Allitrochates - but only before the word "Amitrochates" is mentioned]