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Maurya
Chankya
Cent Bc (407 to367 BC)
Chedi/ Cheti
4th cent. BC (367-363 BC329-317 BC)
4th 3rd Cen BC
317 to 299BC
3rd Cent. BC 298 to 273 BC
3rd Cent. BC 273 to 236 bC
Ashoka inscription
at Girnar
1st Cen. BC
Patliputra
Patliputra & Avanti
Kalinga
Mahanandin.
• Mahapadmanand ruled whole India in 326BC. Alaxander attacted India but returned disgusted. In 317BC, he was dethroned by Chandra Gupta & chanakya.
• Chandra Gupta Mauraya Chanakya was his PrimeMinister. Whole India was under his control. He was the follower of Jain Saint Bhadrabahu. He became Jain sadhu and died in sharvan belgula in 290 BC. He defeated sellukas in 305 BC and extended his relations., with north west countries Magesthenese came to Patliputra and wrote about the country and king.
Bindusar/Amiraghat was follower of Jainism and ruled the country in rightway. Ashok honoured Jainism Buddhusim & Hindusim. Ruled the Country with efficiency and in strict manner. He was a great ruler and promoted Ahimsa with mercyful attitude for living being in the last phase of life after Kalinga war.
• Kunal Samprati: Dashrath Samprati did a lot for Jainism. Temples etc are existing referring to his Name. Shalishuk, Devavarman ruled but Maurya dynasty ended: Jain Links broken.
Emperor El. Kharavela (Details seprately givien). Major Link of Jain History.
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