April 24, 2025
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Ashoka

History

Ashoka the Great: From Warrior King to Buddhist Emperor

Ashoka Maurya (r. 268 – 232 BCE), also known as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty who ruled almost the entire Indian subcontinent. Initially known for his military prowess and ruthless expansionist policies, Ashoka underwent a profound transformation after witnessing the devastation of the Kalinga War.

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