This empire's second ruler was known as Amitrochates to the Greeks. Its founder was advised by the author of a manual discussing government as "the sc
This empire's second ruler was known as Amitrochates to the Greeks. Its founder was advised by the author of a manual discussing government as "the science of punishment" and advocating the establishment of spy networks. Its namesake polish can be seen on many sandstone sculptures, including the lion capital at Sarnath. It fell apart with the rise to power of the Sunga dynasty about 500 years after supplanting the Nanda dynasty of Maghada. Following the death of the second ruler, Bindusara, the third ruler conquered Kalinga before converting to Buddhism and ordering the carving of the Rock Edicts. FTP name this Indian empire whose third ruler was Ashoka.
This empire's second ruler was known as Amitrochates to the Greeks.