HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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cause so much destruction that people will be forced to flee
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seize the capital, and then the rest of the kingdom will fall
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follow Buddhism’s teachings and Magadha will eventually surrender
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attack the borders first, then the capital city
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Detailed explanation-1: -What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer Magadha? Chandragupta’s strategy was to attack the borders first, then the capital city.
Detailed explanation-2: -How did Chandragupta come to power? Chandragupta overthrew the Nanda dynasty and then ascended to the throne of the Magadha kingdom, in present-day Bihar state, India, about 325 BCE. Alexander the Great died in 323, leaving Chandragupta to win the Punjab region about 322.
Detailed explanation-3: -To win his wars of conquest, Chandragupta raised a vast army of 600, 000 foot soldiers and 300, 000 on horseback along with 9, 000 elephants. To clothe, feed, and pay these troops, the government levied high taxes. The government that Chandragupta formed provided a stable and unified state in India.
Detailed explanation-4: -Dhana nanda, the last Nanda ruler was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya along with Chanakya, which led to the foundations of the Maurya Empire in Magadha.