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Ashoka
Ashoka (c.271–238 bc) Indian emperor (r.264–238 bc). The greatest emperor of the Maurya Empire, he at first fought to expand his Empire. He was revolted by the bloodshed of war and, renouncing conquest by force, embraced Buddhism. He became one of its most fervent supporters and spread its ideas through missionaries to neighbouring countries and through edicts engraved on pillars. His empire encompassed most of India and large areas of Afghanistan.
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"Ashoka." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Ashoka." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Ashoka.html "Ashoka." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Ashoka.html |
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Ashoka
Ashoka (Indian ruler): see AŚOKA.
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JOHN BOWKER. "Ashoka." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Ashoka." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Ashoka.html JOHN BOWKER. "Ashoka." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Ashoka.html |
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