Who is the grandparents of Ashoka?
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Who is the grandparents of Ashoka?
Chandragupta Mauryavia Bindusara
Durdharavia Bindusara
Ashoka/Grandparents
Emperor Ashoka was born in 304 BC Took place in Pataliputra. Emperor Ashoka’s father was King Bindusara, mother Shubhadrangi and grandfather Chandragupta Maurya.
What is the name of Ashoka’s son and daughter?
The Mahavamsa states that Devi gave birth to Ashoka’s son Mahinda in Ujjain, and two years later, to a daughter named Sanghamitta. According to the Mahavamsa, Ashoka’s son Mahinda was ordained at the age of 20 years, during the sixth year of Ashoka’s reign.
Who was the grandson of the Chandragupta?
Ashokavia Bindusara
Vitashokavia BindusaraSusimavia Bindusara
Chandragupta Maurya/Grandsons
According to Roy, Chandragupta’s abdication of throne may be dated to c. 298 BCE, and his death to c. 297 BCE. His grandson was emperor Ashoka who is famed for his historic pillars and his role in helping spread Buddhism outside of ancient India.
Who was grandfather of Ashoka in answer?
The empire that Ashoka ruled was founded by his grandfather, Chandragupta Maurya, more than 2300 years ago.
Did Ashoka have any siblings?
Susima
Ashoka/Siblings
Who was the son or grand son of Chandragupta Maurya?
| Chandragupta Maurya | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Dhana Nanda |
| Successor | Bindusara (son) |
| Spouses | Durdhara , Helena Maurya (according to Jain tradition) |
| Issue | Bindusara |
Who was Samrat Ashoka?
Samrat Ashoka was born in 304 BC in Mauryan Dynasty to King Bindusara and Queen Dharma (also known as Subhadrangi). Belonging to a royal family, he was groomed up to be a man of courage and power along with good military training.
Did King Ashoka have a family tree?
King Ashoka came from the line of Mauryan emperors and had multiple wives and children. Here is his family tree: In this lesson, we looked at the biography, quotations, and family tree of the Mauryan king, Ashoka.
Who was the mother of Ashoka’s first son Mahinda?
Devi was the mother of Ashoka’s first son Mahinda (Mahendra) who was born two years after their marriage in the year 285CE when Ashoka was 20 years old. 3 years later was born Sanghamitra, Samrat Ashoka and Maharani Devi’s second child. When Ashoka married Devi he was not a Samrat but just a prince.
Did Asandhimitra become the chief consort of Chakravartin Ashoka?
Yes, Asandhimitra who married Samrat Ashoka (not prince Ashoka) became the chief consort of Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat and continued to remain so till she died her own death in 240CE.