The third ruler of this dynasty promulgated his edicts by constructing large pillars, and also erected over 80,000 stupas commemorating the Buddha after converting to Buddhism.
One ruler of this empire was named for a blue mark left on his forehead after his mother was poisoned. An early record of this dynasty was written by Megasthenes, who called its founder Sandrokottos. The third ruler of this dynasty promulgated his edicts by constructing large pillars, and also erected over 80,000 stupas commemorating the Buddha after converting to Buddhism. For 10 points, name this Pataliputra-based Indian dynasty, founded in 321 BCE by Chandragupta and later led by Ashoka.
One ruler of this empire was named for a blue mark left on his forehead after his mother was poisoned.
Mauryan Dynasty