The quote "The earth long harassed by outlanders, now turned for protection and refuge" reflects the sentiment associated with the rise of Chandragupta Maurya. He is credited with overthrowing the Nanda dynasty and, more significantly, with driving out the Greek forces (often referred to as Yavanas or outlanders) left behind after Alexander's invasion, thereby uniting a large part of the Indian subcontinent under his rule and providing stability after a period of turmoil and foreign presence.