Compare the qualities of akbar and ashoka , and the nature of their rule and their policies regarding good administration.
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King Ashoka ruled in the Ancient times and Emperor Akbar ruled during the medieval period. They were both great rulers of India. At the same time they were good kings. They were broad minded and respected all religions.
After the War of Kalinga Ashoka gave up war. He encouraged Buddhism. Emperor Akbar was a muslim but his favorite courtier Birbal was a hindu. Akbar encouraged the building of temples and mosques alike. It is said that he even visited Meerabai, the famous hindu saint.
Both the kings patronised the growth of language,literature and culture. Akbar had nine gems at his court who were experts in various fields.
Ashoka and Akbar implemented liberal policies for the welfare of their subjects. They were kind and just rulers.
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There are only two kings in India which usually titled as The Great !
The Great Ashoka ( 304 B.C to 232 B.C)
The Great Akbar (1542 A.Dto 1605 A.D)
Both the emperors are separated by 1700 years of time difference but still there are many interesting similarities between them :-
1. Ashoka and Akbar both in the initial stages of their reign tried to expand their Empire and Fought many wars.
2. Way to Throne for both was not easy , both faced many hurdles.
3.Ashoka and Akbar both changed themselves after seen the casualties of the War .
4. Both followed the policy of Non-violence in the latter period of their Life.
5. Ashoka and Akabar used their power and resource for the welfare of people .
6. Both Emperors tried to start new sect and their own religion ...like Asohka started "Dhamma " and Akbar started "Din -i-Ilahi " , both sects were not new religion but collection of Some common Moral values.
7. Empire of Both kings extended up to Modern Afghanistan. (Most Difficult to control and retain)
8.Ashoka and Akbar both tried to have cordial relations with other neighboring Empires . Ashoka with Greece& Egypt and Akbar with Iran & Ottoman Turks .
9. Ashoka and Akbar followed the Policy of Religious tolerance towards their Subjects.
The Great Ashoka
The Great Akbar
They Both are still inspiring millions of Indian ...that Greatness of the Power lies in its Use !