[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1171 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1171 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1171 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1171](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.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. - [Previous: c5.1170](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1170) - [Next: c5.1172](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1172) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Viṣṇupurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.visnu) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1171](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1171) · Pramāṇa