- 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 | 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: 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 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 - 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 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: Biography, Conquests, Dharma, Historical Significance
Ashoka the Great (c 304–232 BCE) was one of ancient India’s most renowned emperors, ruling the Maurya Empire from approximately 268 to 232 BCE Grandson of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Dynasty, Ashoka initially expanded his empire through a series of brutal military campaigns
- Ashoka the Great: Life and Legacy
Discover the life and legacy of Ashoka the Great, the renowned Mauryan emperor who transformed from a fierce warrior to a champion of non-violence and Buddhism
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