Bindusara (320 BCE – 273 BCE) was the second Mauryan emperor of Magadha in ancient India.
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Bindusara
बिन्दुसार |
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 A silver coin of 1 karshapana of the Maurya empire, period of Bindusara Maurya about 297–273 BC, workshop of Pataliputra. Obv: Symbols with a Sun Rev: Symbol Dimensions: 14 x 11 mm Weight: 3.4 g. |
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| Reign | c. 297 – c. 273 BCE |
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| Coronation | c. 297 BCE |
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| Predecessor | Chandragupta Maurya |
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| Successor | Ashoka |
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| Predecessor | Unknown |
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| Successor | Susima |
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| Born | c. 320 BCE
Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India) |
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| Died | c. 273 BCE (aged c. 46 – 47)
Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India) |
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| Spouse | Several wives (16 according to Mahavamsa), including the mother of Ashoka (Subhadrangi according to Ashokavadana or Dhamma according to the Sri Lankan tradition) |
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| Issue | Susima, Ashoka, Vitashoka |
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| Dynasty | Maurya |
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| Father | Chandragupta Maurya |
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| Mother | Durdhara (according to Jain tradition) |
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| Religion | Hindusim[1][2] |
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