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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
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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 - 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: 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
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
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 summary | Britannica Ashoka , or Asoka, (born c 304—died c 232 bc), Last major emperor (c 269–232 bc) of the Mauryan empire in India and a patron of Buddhism After his bloody conquest of Kalinga in the eighth year of his reign, Ashoka renounced military aggression and resolved to live according to the dharma