Ashoka the messenger of peace summary
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Ashoka was a messenger of peace, unity, love, equality, and respect among others. He worked for the welfare of his subjects. He was a helper of the poor, orphan and the needy. He was a promoter of female education.
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Ashoka was an Indian emperor of the Maurya dynasty. He was known as Ashoka the Great. Ashoka was one of the greatest emperors of India. He ruled almost the entire Indian subcontinent from ca 269 BC to 232 BC. He is referred to in history as Samrat Chakravartin Ashoka- the Emperor of Emperors Ashoka. Ashoka was a messenger of peace, unity, love, equality, compassion. To Ashok the main principles of dharma were non violence, tolerance, respect for all religion etc. After the Kalinga war he embraced Buddhism. He built thousands of stupas, sangharama, chaitya, viharas and residence for the followers off Buddhism all over the south and central Asia. The Ashok Chakra built by king Ashoka is used in the centre of the National flag of the Republic of India. The Ashok Chakra is also seen on the base of the Lion Capital of Ashoka which has been adopted as the National Emblem of India.
Life of Ashoka
The exact dates of king Ashoka’s life are a matter of dispute among scholars, but he is believed to be born in about 304 BC and became the third king of Mauryan dynasty. Ashoka was the son of Bindusara and Dharma and the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya. The name “Asoka” in Sanskrit means painless or without sorrow. In his edicts Ashoka is referred to as “Devanampriya” (the beloved of the Gods) and “Priyadarsin” (he who regards everyone with affection). Ashoka was given the knowledge of royal military training. He was a hunter. Ashoka was very adventurous and a trained fighter and was trained in sword. Ashoka had ruled his kingdom for forty years. Ashoka had many wives and children. Ashoka died in 232 BC.