Who of the following was known as Amitrochates?a)Chandragupta Mauryab)...
Bindusara, Greek Amitrochates (born c. 320 bc—died 272/3 bc), second Mauryan emperor, who ascended the throne about 297 B.C. He was the son of the dynasty's founder Chandragupta, and the father of its most famous ruler Ashoka.
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Who of the following was known as Amitrochates?a)Chandragupta Mauryab)...
Who was known as Amitrochates?
Explanation:
Amitrochates is not a historical figure but a fictional character. None of the given options - Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, Ashoka, or Kautilya - were known as Amitrochates.
Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in ancient India. He was known for his military conquests and his alliance with Chanakya (also known as Kautilya), who was his advisor and mentor. Chandragupta Maurya is famous for defeating the Nanda Empire and establishing the Mauryan dynasty.
Bindusara was the son of Chandragupta Maurya and the second emperor of the Mauryan Empire. He continued the policies and conquests of his father and expanded the empire further.
Ashoka, also known as Ashoka the Great, was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya and the third emperor of the Mauryan Empire. He is best known for his conversion to Buddhism and his efforts to spread the teachings of Buddha throughout his empire. Ashoka is also remembered for his rock edicts and pillars, which served as public proclamations of his policies and moral code.
Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, and royal advisor. He is credited with being the author of the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economics, and political science. Kautilya played a significant role in the rise of Chandragupta Maurya and the establishment of the Mauryan Empire.
In conclusion, none of the given options were known as Amitrochates as it is a fictional character.