This man's governance was based on Kanakya's seminal text Arthashastra, and he was advised in religion by Bhadrabahu, while his grandson is famous for promulgating the Rock and Pillar Edicts.
The most complete account of this man's kingdom known to the Greeks was compiled by the historian Megasthenes, who was an ambassador to this man. Allegedly roused to greatness when a lion licked his body, this man's military successes included fending off the invasion of Seleucus I Nicator, as well as destroying the Nanda after ascending to the throne of the Maghada kingdom. This man's governance was based on Kanakya's seminal text Arthashastra, and he was advised in religion by Bhadrabahu, while his grandson is famous for promulgating the Rock and Pillar Edicts. For ten points, identify this grandfather of Ashoka and founder of the Mauryan dynasty in India, who was known to the Greeks as Sandracottus.
The most complete account of this man's kingdom known to the Greeks was compiled by the historian Megasthenes, who was an ambassador to this man.
{Chandragupta} Maurya