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Emperor Samprati Not much time passed before Emperor When he arrived near Kashi the spies informed the Ashoka died. The state of Magadh was in king of Kashi -
Emperor Samprati is mourning for some time. When Samprati
a great and accomcould compose himself he thought
plished warrior. He VA N U I should
has an invincible
army. To fight a war expand my
with him is to emempire.
brace destruction,
The kings of Kashi and other states jointly decided
Nothing will be gained by
bloodshed. The rising sun cannot be covered by clouds.
SO
With a large army he launched his mission of conquering Kashi, Kaushal, and other states.
After this conquest Emperor Samprati came to Avanti. He was given a grand reception.
These kings welcomed Samprati and offered him rich gifts and their daughters in marriage. Samprati accepted the gifts in goodwill -
I don't require your riches. (We accept your
Neither do I want to
destroy the people. Live sovereignty.
peacefully under the reign of Magadh. That is my
only command.
Hail Emperor Samprati!
Long live Emperor Samprati!
After annexing Kashi and other eastern states, Samprati marched to the west and conquered Malava, Gujarat, Saurashtra, and many other states. He spread the Magadh empire far and wide.
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