High atop Chandragiri Hill in Shravanabelagola rest the sacred footprints of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. The founder of the Mauryan Empire. After years of ruling one of the greatest empires in Indian history, Chandragupta renounced his throne under the guidance of Acharya Bhadrabahu and spent his final years here in deep penance and meditation. It is said that he attained sallekhana. The peaceful Jain path of fasting unto liberation making this site a timeless symbol of renunciation, peace and spiritual victory.