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Ashoka (/ ə ˈ ʃ oʊ k ə /; Sanskrit pronunciation: [ɐˈɕoːkɐ], IAST: Aśoka; c. 304 – 232 BCE), popularly known as Ashoka the Great, was the third Mauryan Emperor of Magadha in the Indian subcontinent during c. 268 to 232 BCE.
Jun 24, 2020 · Ashoka the Great (r. 268-232 BCE) was the third king of the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE) best known for his renunciation of war, development of the concept of dhamma (pious social conduct), and promotion of Buddhism as well as his effective reign of a nearly pan-Indian political entity.
- Joshua J. Mark
Ashoka (died 238? bce, India) was the last major emperor of the Mauryan dynasty of India. His vigorous patronage of Buddhism during his reign (c. 265–238 bce; also given as c. 273–232 bce) furthered the expansion of that religion throughout India.
- Ashoka’s fame is largely due to his pillar and rock edicts, which allowed him to reach a wide audience and left a lasting historical record. He is...
- Ashoka was able to rule over the vast and diverse Mauryan empire through a centralized policy of dharma that favoured peace and tolerance and that...
- Ashoka was the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty, grandson of its founder Chandragupta and son of the second emperor, Bindusara. Upon Bindusara’...
- After Ashoka’s successful but devastating conquest of Kalinga early in his rule, he converted to Buddhism and was inspired by its doctrine of dharm...
Learn about the life, empire and conversion to Buddhism of Ashoka, the third ruler of the Maurya Dynasty in ancient India. Explore his achievements, administration, Dhamma and legacy in Indian history and culture.
Apr 1, 2019 · Learn about Ashoka, the Mauryan king who renounced violence and spread Buddhism across his empire. Discover his edicts, monuments, and legacy through history and culture.
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- Kristin Baird Rattini
Jun 6, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Ashoka the Great, the third emperor of India's Mauryan Dynasty. Discover how he became a Buddhist after a brutal war and how he spread his nonviolent principles through his famous edicts.
Jun 29, 2020 · The Edicts of Ashoka are 33 inscriptions engraved on pillars, large stones, and cave walls by Ashoka the Great (r. 268-232 BCE), the third king of the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE) of India.