Chandragupta Maurya, India's first emperor, overthrew the Nanda dynasty. He unified the subcontinent and established the Mauryan Empire. With Chanakya's guidance, he expanded his territories defeating ...

Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India. He died a monk. Chandragupta Maurya is considered to be the first king to establish an empire in India.

There is an old tale about Chanakya that sums up his genius. When he wanted to unite the warring chieftains of ancient India under Chandragupta Maurya’s rule, he did not demand their loyalty outright.