Some Historical Jaina Kings and Heros

Author(s): Kamtaprasad Jain
Publisher: Jain Mitra Mandal

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Greeks under Seleucos Nikator, the Satrap of Western Asia, to recover the lost Indian dominion ended in a treaty with the victorious Hero of India, according to which the whole of Afghanistan became incorporated into the empire of Magadha and the Greek Satrap gave his daughter in marriage to his Indian rival.1
With the enormous prestige of his victory over the dreaded Greeks and with the resources of the whole of Northern India at his command, the victor now turned his armies against the South and came back with complete success. To commemorate this victory, he founded a city after his name in the Srisailam province of South India.
With his victory over south India, Chandragupta became the first historical Emperor of India and the founder of the great Mauryan empire, which became famous for the "steel frame" of its administration and highly organised civil service. Great credit is due to this great political hero of India as it was due to his chivalry and successful military compaigns supported by the foresight of his companion Chanakya, that India once again became united and entirely free from any foreign aggression.
Jain historical tradition is proud to narrate the 1 Smith, "Early History of India", pp, 45-46 and 123-125