INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Chandragupta retrieved the woolen thread by cutting off Pabbata’s head. Over next seven years, Chanakya trained and mentored Chandragupta. When Chandragupta became an adult, Chanakya assembled an army using his wealth. The army invaded Dhana Nanda’s capital, but was decisively defeated and disbanded.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chanakya helped Chandragupta against the Nandas. Chanakya was insulted and humiliated by the Nanda king Dhanananda. Chanakya better known as Kaufilya trained Chandragupta a young man of the Maurya family in statecraft and warfare to avenge his humiliation.

Detailed explanation-3: -With the influence of Chanakya (Kautilya), Chandragupta defeated Dhana Nanda. The founder of the Mauryan Empire-Chandragupta Maurya laid his foundation in 321 BCE and ruled the majority portion of the Indian Subcontinent. He defeated the Greek-ruled cities in the north-western portion of the subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chandragupta fought a war against the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty, Dhanananda. He went on to establish the Mauryan Empire in 321 BCE.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chanakya always wanted to overthrow the Nanda dynasty of Dhana Nanda and establish the Maurya empire. Chandragupta formed a small army without thinking much and attacked Magadha which was the capital of the Nandas. But Chandragupta’s small army was crushed away in front of the huge army of Nandas.