- Ashoka - Wikipedia
His empire covered a large part of the Indian subcontinent, stretching from present-day Afghanistan in the west to present-day Bangladesh in the east, with its capital at Pataliputra A patron of Buddhism, he is credited with an important role in the spread of Buddhism across ancient Asia
- Ashoka: Everyone a Changemaker
Ashoka is a living encyclopedia of social innovation across the globe We pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship and are now building toward an "Everyone A Changemaker" world: where all of us have the confidence, access and support to co-lead solutions for the common good
- Ashoka | Biography, History, Religion, India, Buddhism | Britannica
Ashoka was the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty, grandson of its founder Chandragupta and son of the second emperor, Bindusara Upon Bindusara’s death, Ashoka and his brothers engaged in a war of succession, and Ashoka emerged victorious after several years of conflict
- Ashoka the Great - World History Encyclopedia
Ashoka the Great (reigned 268 to 232 BCE) was the third king of the Mauryan Empire (322 to 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
- Ashoka the Great Biography - Life History, Facts, Administration Dhamma
Ashoka was the third ruler of the Maurya Dynasty and ruled almost the entire Indian subcontinent from c 268 to 232 BCE Let's have a look at his life history, empire, rule, administration and Dhamma
- Ashoka - Encyclopedia of Buddhism
Ashoka was celebrated as a great patron of Buddhism One of India's greatest emperors, Ashoka was the son of Bindusāra and the grandson of the founder of the Maurya Empire, Chandragupta Maurya During his reign, Ashoka expanded the empire to rule over a realm stretching from present-day Afghanistan in the west to Bangladesh in the east
- Ashoka the Great: The Mauryan Empire and the Spread of Buddhism
Ashoka’s reign marked a significant period in the spread of Buddhism both within India and beyond its borders As a ruler, Ashoka provided extensive patronage to the Buddhist monastic community, building stupas and viharas, and offering material support to monks and scholars
- Ashoka - New World Encyclopedia
An early supporter of Buddhism, Ashoka established monuments marking several significant sites in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha, and according to Buddhist tradition was closely involved in the preservation and transmission of Buddhism The name ‘Ashoka’ translates as “without sorrow” in Sanskrit
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