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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Asoka , d. c.232 BC, Indian emperor (c.273-c.232 BC) of the Maurya dynasty; grandson of Chandragupta . One of the greatest rulers of ancient India, he brought nearly all India, together with Baluchistan and Afghanistan, under one sway for the first time in history. According to legends, after his bloody conquest (c.261 BC) of the state of Kalinga, Asoka was remorseful for the suffering he had inflicted; accepted Buddhism and abandoned wars of conquest. Knowledge of Asoka's rule is obtained chiefly from the many boulders and pillars inscribed with his pious exhortations; a notable example... Read more

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Asoka Asoka (reigned ca. 273-232 B.C.), the third emperor of the Maurya dynasty, is considered...free of the Mauryas' political influence. However, Buddhist missionaries of Asoka extended religious influence into Ceylon, which became a stronghold of Theravada... Read more

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