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Ashoka was a great king of the Maurya dynasty who ruled a large empire in the Indian subcontinent roughly in the 3rd century BC. Among the many violent wars he fought, the most famous is the war of Kalinga, which Ashoka won but only after immense violence and bloodshed.
The war of Kalinga moved Asoka so much, he subsequently gave up violence and converted to Buddhism. He is subsequently known for building many Buddhist structures and spreading the religion in and out of the subcontinent.
Among the structures he commissioned is an emblem which is now the official Emblem of India.
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∙ 11y agoAssuming that 'Asoka' is the same as 'Ashoka' (Which I believe it is), he sent missionaries all over the world to spread the message of Buddhism, while still valuing their culture and religion.
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∙ 14y agoking asoka was famous for:- philonthropic rule; ideal kingship; secular emperorship; true kingship (rajah) of people; heroic administration; goodnatured human being.
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∙ 13y agoNational Emblem
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In what country was the wheel invented in?
in india. during emperor ashoka period, that is why it is called in the name of ashoka as ashoka chakra[chakra means wheel].
When did Emperor Ashoka ascended to the throne?
He came to Throne of Mauryan Empire in 273 B.C
Why did the mauryan dynasty prosper under Asoka?
Mauryan Empire after Ashoka Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism has been said to have been the foundation of the reign of social and political peace and non-violence across all of India. Ashoka sponsored the spreading of Buddhist ideals into Sri_Lanka , Southeast Asia, West Asia and Mediterranean Europe This occured after Ashoka attacked the civilization of Kalinga.... Did this peace and halt on empire expansion and violence persist until the end of the Mauryan Empire or did the peace start falling apart after Ashoka died and was succeeded?
The high point of Mauryan success came during the reign of?
Ashoka
What did both chandra gupta and ashoka do to increase communication in the empire?
I don’t know
Who is the best king in India?
ashoka
Which king was also known as devanama priyadarshi?
ASHOKA
What was Ashoka known for?
Ashoka Maurya ruled much of the Indian subcontinent in the third century B. C. He is famous for his conversion to Buddhism.
Definition of asoka?
Ashoka Maurya, commonly known as Ashoka and also as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from circa 269 BCE to 232 BCE.
Who was known for his famous conversion to Buddhism?
Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor of India
Which religions was embraced by Emperor Ashoka (also known as Ashoka the Great)?
Emperor Ashoka is believed to have converted to Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War, which changed his thinking. He gave up his kingdom and became a Buddhist monk.
Scientific name of ashoka plant?
The scientific name of the ashoka plant is Saraca asoca. It is a tropical tree native to South Asia known for its beautiful and fragrant orange or yellow flowers.
Who made the ashoka chakra?
ashoka chakra was made by ASHOKA (Ashoka the great), the Indian emperor who ruled the Maurya Dynasty.
What was the sirname of ashoka?
Ashoka surname was maurya
Who built ashoka pillar?
emperor ashoka
What is the name of king ashoka's father?
Ashoka's Father is Bindusara Ashoka's Mother is Maharani Dharma or Shubhadrangi
Which Emperor led the Maurya Empire and was known for granting religious freedom?
King Ashoka in his rock edicts
