Nanda–Mauryan War
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Extent of the Nanda Empire around the time of the war. | |||||||||
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| Nanda Empire |
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| Nanda Army | |||||||||
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The Nanda–Mauryan War was a war fought in ancient India from c. 323 BCE to 321 BCE between the Emperor Dhana Nanda of the Nanda dynasty and the forces of Chandragupta Maurya that led to the establishment of the Mauryan Empire in Magadha. Little is known from historical sources for certain dating about the conflict. According to Mudrarakshasa legends, Chandragupta's army included Bahlika, Kirata, Parasika, Kamboja, Saka, and Greek mercenaries. The army invaded capital city Pataliputra after regaining power and defeated the Nandas.