Ashoka converted to Buddhism out of remorse for his conquest of the Kalingas. He witnessed a lot of bloodshed and cruelty so he wanted a peace of mind. Buddhism teaches love, peace, and tolerance.
edict 13 forgiveness
buddhism became more important
He was a Buddhist. He built 80000 temples. He also spread Buddhism to many countries
1.The founding of hospitals 2. Rule over cenral and south asia 3. spread of Buddhism 4.an example of ideal administration 5. period of glory
Asoka is a empire who ruled India.
Alexander the great
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that he was interested in bettering the lives of all living things
because he wrote edicts about the priciples that guided his rule.
They are a written record.
They are a written record.
When asoka fought the kalinga kingdom, it was a brutal battle. When he was walking on the battlefield he was touched by the bloodshed and well this is d turnin point.