Did Chandra Gupta lack freedom to worship as they please
As an AI language model, I can provide information based on historical knowledge. However, your question seems to be incomplete or misworded, as "Chandra Gupta" is a name that refers to multiple historical figures. There were two important emperors in ancient India with that name: Chandragupta Maurya (ruled from circa 321 to 297 BCE) and Chandragupta II, also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya (ruled from circa 375 to 415 CE).
Regarding religious freedom during their reigns:
1. Chandragupta Maurya (321-297 BCE): He was the founder of the Maurya Empire and revered Jainism throughout his reign. He embraced Jainism later in his life and became an adherent of its doctrines. This suggests he had religious freedom, at least towards Jainism.
2. Chandragupta II, also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya (375-415 CE): He ruled during the Gupta Empire, a time when Hinduism flourished. Chandragupta II was a patron of Hinduism and supported various religious traditions, including providing grants to Brahmins and building/contributing to Hindu temples. This implies that he likely had religious freedom within the Hindu context.
It's important to note that religious freedom and tolerance could vary within different regions of their respective empires and among people of different faiths. The level of freedom to worship as one pleased may have varied for individuals based on factors such as social status, political position, and regional policies.