Examine Ashoka’s place in history.
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Ashoka was third ruler of Maurya dynasty and was one of the powerful kings in ancient time. His reign between 273 Bc and to 232 BC in history of India was one of the most prosperous periods.
Answer:Ø Ashoka is one of the greatest rulers of India and the world. He is remembered as one of the wisest kings who ever ruled. He was a great conqueror but he gave up war and violence for good after his victory over Kalinga.
Ø With his policy of religious tolerance, he taught the world that we should respect all religions.
Ø The principles of his Dhamma and the efforts to implement them show his
sense of commitment for virtues in life. He laid stress on moral conduct, love
and non-violence. If we want to live in peace, we should follow great ideals of Ashoka. Hence, Ashoka was called Ashoka, the Great.
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