Bindusara vs Leo II

Bindusara, son of Chandragupta Maurya, launched military campaigns into the Deccan plateau, conquering territories as far south as Mysore. He added the region of Kalinga (though not fully subdued) and parts of the Deccan to the Mauryan Empire.

Bindusara maintained friendly relations with the Seleucid Empire, exchanging ambassadors. He received Deimachus as an envoy from Antiochus I Soter, continuing the diplomatic ties established by his father.

Bindusara was a patron of the Ajivika sect, a non-Buddhist ascetic tradition. He supported their monasteries and teachings, reflecting the religious diversity of the Mauryan court before Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism.

Bindusara sent his son Ashoka to quell a rebellion in the northwestern city of Taxila. The rebellion was suppressed without major bloodshed, demonstrating Ashoka's military capability and administrative skill.

Leo I proclaimed his grandson Leo II as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. This was done to secure the succession for the young boy, who was the son of Zeno and Ariadne. Leo II was only six years old at the time.

Upon the death of Leo I, Leo II became the sole Eastern Roman Emperor. Due to his young age, his father Zeno was appointed as regent and co-emperor shortly thereafter, effectively ruling in his stead.

Leo II died of a disease, likely natural causes, after a reign of less than a year. His death left Zeno as the sole emperor, ending the brief reign of the child emperor and preventing any long-term impact of his rule.