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Bindusara succeeded Chandragupta as emperor. Bindusara, also known as Amitraghata, was the second ruler of the Mauryan Empire. He reigned from 298 to 272 BCE. During his reign, he expanded the empire significantly, conquering new territories in the south and west of India. He also maintained diplomatic relations with the Seleucid Empire and the Greek kingdom of Bactria.