One ruler of this empire referred to by some as "Slayer of Enemies," Amitrochates, received the ambassador Deimachus.
One ruler of this empire referred to by some as "Slayer of Enemies," Amitrochates, received the ambassador Deimachus. The Mudrarakshasa describes the ascent of this empire that was toppled when its last ruler Brihadratha was killed by the commander of his guard Pusyamitra, who founded the Sunga dynasty. Its first ruler became King of Magadha and defeated Dhana Nanda, and his minister known as Kautilya wrote a treatise on politics and war called the Arthasastra. A later ruler issued the Rock Edicts and defeated the Kalinga in a bloody war that caused him to convert to Buddhism. For 10 points, identify this Indian dynasty founded by Chandragupta and later led by Ashoka.
One ruler of this empire referred to by some as "Slayer of Enemies," Amitrochates, received the ambassador Deimachus.
Mauryan Empire [Accept Mauryan Dynasty.]