Another ruler of this empire was visited by the ambassador Megasthenes.
One ruler of this empire built a torture chamber disguised as a palace that was known as the ruler's namesake "Hell." Another ruler of this empire was visited by the ambassador Megasthenes. The founder of this empire was known by the Greeks as Sandrokottos and overthrew the Nanda Dynasty with the help of his advisor Chanakya. The most famous ruler of this empire constructed a sculpture of (*) four lions at Sarnath as part of a series of rock and pillar edicts. The bloodshed from the conquest of Kalinga caused that ruler of this empire to convert to Buddhism. For ten points, identify this Indian empire that was ruled by Chandragupta and Ashoka.
One ruler of this empire built a torture chamber disguised as a palace that was known as the ruler's namesake "Hell."
Mauryan Empire