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Susima
Susima
Crown Prince of Magadha
Predecessor	Bindusara
Successor	Ashoka
Born	c. 305 BC[citation needed]
Died	c. 270 BC[citation needed]
House	Maurya
Father	Bindusara

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Susima (also Sushima) was the crown prince of the Maurya Empire of ancient India and the eldest son and heir-apparent of the second Mauryan emperor Bindusara. He was next in line for his father's throne,^[1] but was defeated in a succession conflict by his younger half-brother, Ashoka, who eventually succeeded Bindusara as the third Mauryan emperor.

Birth and family

Susima was the eldest son of the second Mauryan emperor, Bindusara. Not only was Susima the crown prince, but also his mother, Charumitra or Charumati,was a princess as opposed to Ashoka's mother, Subhadrangi, who was a commoner.^[2] He had two wives Chanda and Rupa and a son Nigrodh by Chanda.

Life

Susima was born to Bindusara and his chief queen, Charumitra. He had several younger half-siblings, including Ashoka, born to Bindusara's second wife, Subhadrangi. Susima was well-educated and trained in the arts of war and statecraft. He was also a skilled archer and horseman.

When Bindusara fell ill in 273 BC, Susima was the clear heir to the throne. However, Ashoka was a popular figure among the army and the people. In supposed contrast to Susima, who was known to be rowdy and arrogant. He also had the support of Bindusara's chief minister, Radhagupta and Susima's guru Khallataka.

After Bindusara's death, a succession conflict broke out between Susima and Ashoka. Ashoka defeated Susima's forces and claimed the throne for himself. Susima was defeated in the fighting.

The death of Susima was a major turning point in the history of the Maurya Empire. Ashoka went on to become one of the greatest emperors in Indian history. He is best known for promoting Buddhism and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence. ^{[citation needed]} as his brother susima died naturally. He was a double sided man whose intentions were never clear to anybody.

Cultural depictions

Ajith Kumar portrayed Sushim in the 2001 Bollywood film Aśoka.
Ankit Arora portrayed the role of Sushim in the historical drama series Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.
- Sumedh Mudgalkar played the young version.

References

^ Singh, Upinder (2009), A history of ancient and early medieval India: from the Stone Age to the 12th century (3rd impr. ed.), New Delhi: Pearson Longman, p. 331, ISBN 9788131716779
^ Gupta, Subhadra Sen (2009). "Taxila and Ujjaini". Ashoka. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-8184758078.

[upinder-1] Singh, Upinder (2009), A history of ancient and early medieval India: from the Stone Age to the 12th century (3rd impr. ed.), New Delhi: Pearson Longman, p. 331, ISBN 9788131716779

[Gupta09-2] Gupta, Subhadra Sen (2009). "Taxila and Ujjaini". Ashoka. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-8184758078.

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+'''Susima''' (also '''Sushima''') was the crown prince of the [[Maurya Empire]] of ancient India and the eldest son and [[heir-apparent]] of the second Mauryan emperor [[Bindusara]]. He was next in line for his father's throne,<ref name=upinder>{{citation |last=Singh|first=Upinder|title=A history of ancient and early medieval India: from the Stone Age to the 12th century|date=2009|publisher=Pearson Longman|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788131716779|page=331|edition=3rd impr.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GW5Gx0HSXKUC }}</ref> but was defeated in a [[Princely rebellion|succession conflict]] by his younger half-brother, [[Ashoka]], who eventually succeeded Bindusara as the third Mauryan emperor.
+==Birth and family==
-'''Susima Maurya''' (also '''Sushima''') was the Crown prince of the [[Maurya Empire]] of ancient India and the eldest son and [[heir-apparent]] of the second Mauryan emperor [[Bindusara]]. He was next in line for his father's throne,<ref name=upinder>{{citation |last=Singh|first=Upinder|title=A history of ancient and early medieval India : from the Stone Age to the 12th century|date=2009|publisher=Pearson Longman|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788131716779|page=331|edition=3rd impr.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GW5Gx0HSXKUC }}</ref> but was killed in a [[War of succession|succession conflict]] by his younger half-brother, [[Ashoka]], who eventually succeeded Bindusara as the third Mauryan emperor. Sushima was killed by Ashoka as he saw the dream of settling a united India and he killed Rani Dharma. King Bindusara's real successor was Ashoka and then Maha Rani Charumitra spells on Bindusara which turns up side down.
+Susima was the eldest son of the second Mauryan emperor, Bindusara. Not only was Susima the crown prince, but also his mother, Charumitra or Charumati,was a princess as opposed to Ashoka's mother, [[Subhadrangi]], who was a commoner.<ref name=Gupta09>{{cite book|last1=Gupta|first1=Subhadra Sen|title=Ashoka|date=2009|publisher=Penguin UK|isbn=978-8184758078|chapter=Taxila and Ujjaini}}</ref> He had two wives Chanda and Rupa and a son Nigrodh by Chanda.
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+==Life==
+Susima was born to Bindusara and his chief queen, Charumitra. He had several younger half-siblings, including Ashoka, born to Bindusara's second wife, Subhadrangi. Susima was well-educated and trained in the arts of war and statecraft. He was also a skilled archer and horseman.
+When Bindusara fell ill in 273 BC, Susima was the clear heir to the throne. However, Ashoka was a popular figure among the army and the people. In supposed contrast to Susima, who was known to be rowdy and arrogant. He also had the support of Bindusara's chief minister, Radhagupta and Susima's guru Khallataka.
+After Bindusara's death, a succession conflict broke out between Susima and Ashoka. Ashoka defeated Susima's forces and claimed the throne for himself. Susima was defeated in the fighting.
+The death of Susima was a major turning point in the history of the Maurya Empire. Ashoka went on to become one of the greatest emperors in Indian history. He is best known for promoting [[Buddhism]] and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence. {{citation needed|date=March 2024}} as his brother susima died naturally.
+He was a double sided man whose intentions were never clear to anybody.
-Susima Maurya (also Sushima) was the Crown prince of the Maurya Empire of ancient India and the eldest son and heir-apparent of the second Mauryan emperor Bindusara. He was next in line for his father's throne, but was killed in a succession conflict by his younger half-brother, Ashoka, who eventually succeeded Bindusara as the third Mauryan emperor.
-Susima was born to Bindusara and his chief queen, Charumitra. He had several younger half-siblings, including Ashoka, who was born to Bindusara's second wife, Subhadrangi. Susima was well-educated and trained in the arts of war and statecraft. He was also a skilled archer and horseman.
-When Bindusara fell ill in the 270s BCE, Susima was the clear heir to the throne. However, Ashoka was a popular figure among the army and the people. He also had the support of Bindusara's chief minister, Radhagupta.
-After Bindusara's death, a succession conflict broke out between Susima and Ashoka. Ashoka was able to defeat Susima's forces and claim the throne for himself. Susima was killed in the fighting.
-The death of Susima was a major turning point in the history of the Maurya Empire. Ashoka went on to become one of the greatest emperors in Indian history. He is best known for his promotion of Buddhism and his efforts to promote peace and non-violence.
-==Birth and family==
-Susima was the eldest son of the second mauryan emperor Bindusara. Not only was Susima the crown prince, but also his mother was a princess as opposed to Ashoka's mother, [[Subhadrangi]], who was a commoner.<ref name=Gupta09>{{cite book|last1=Gupta|first1=Subhadra Sen|title=Ashoka|date=2009|publisher=Penguin UK|isbn=978-8184758078|chapter=Taxila and Ujjaini}}</ref>
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