The Maurya and Gupta Empires

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  • 327 BCE

    Alexander entered India

    In 327 BCE, Alexander of Macedon and his troops entered India and overran the existing kingdoms in the Punjab region.
  • Period: 324 BCE to 297 BCE

    Chandragupta rules

    Chandragupta ruled from 324 to 297 BCE before voluntarily giving the throne up to his son, Bindusara, who ruled from 297 BCE until his death in 272 BCE.
  • Period: 297 BCE to 272 BCE

    Bindusara rules

    Chandragupta ruled from 324 to 297 BCE before voluntarily giving the throne up to his son, Bindusara, who ruled from 297 BCE until his death in 272 BCE.
  • 268 BCE

    Ashoka rose to the throne

    Ashoka, defeated his brother and rose to the throne in 268 BCE, eventually becoming the most successful and powerful ruler of the Maurya Dynasty.
  • 269

    Gupta empire foundation

    The Gupta empire was founded by Sri Gupta sometime between 240 and 280 CE.
  • 300

    Ghatotkacha rules

    Ghatotkacha ruled from around 280 to 319 CE