A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1171

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c5.1171

MAURYA. The dynasty founded by Chandra-gupta at Pāṭali-putra (Patna) in Magadha. According to the Vishnu Purāṇa, the Maurya kings were ten in number and reigned 137 years. Their names were—(1.) Chandra-gupta, (2.) Bindu-sāra, (3.) Asoka-vardhana, (4.) Su-yasas, (5.) Dasa-ratha, (6.) Sangata, (7.) Sāli-sūka, (8.) Soma-sarman, (9.) Sasa-dharman, (10.) Brihad-ratha. The names vary in other Purāṇas. See Chandra-gupta.

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Viṣṇupurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit