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What does Asoka's edicts indicate about him?

Asoka was motivated to convert to Buddhism after seeing 100,000 casualties during his conquests. After this transformation he promoted peace an


In what country was the wheel invented in?

in india. during emperor ashoka period, that is why it is called in the name of ashoka as ashoka chakra[chakra means wheel].


Why did the mauryan dynasty prosper under Asoka?

Mauryan Empire after Ashoka Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism has been said to have been the foundation of the reign of social and political peace and non-violence across all of India. Ashoka sponsored the spreading of Buddhist ideals into Sri_Lanka , Southeast Asia, West Asia and Mediterranean Europe This occured after Ashoka attacked the civilization of Kalinga.... Did this peace and halt on empire expansion and violence persist until the end of the Mauryan Empire or did the peace start falling apart after Ashoka died and was succeeded?


The high point of Mauryan success came during the reign of?

Ashoka


Where did Asoka the great live?

Quote from Wikipedia Ashoka (Devanāgarī: अशोकः, IAST: Aśokaḥ, IPA: [aɕoːkə(hə)], 304 BCE – 232 BCE) was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from 273 BCE to 232 BCE. Often cited as one of India's as well as the world's greatest emperors, Ashoka reigned over most of present-day India after a number of military conquests. His empire stretched from present-day Pakistan, Afghanistan in the west, to the present-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of Assam in the east, and as far south as the brahmagiri in Karnataka and peninsular part of southern India (i.e. Tamil Nadu / Kerala). He conquered the kingdom named Kalinga, which no one in his dynasty had conquered starting from Chandragupt Maurya. His reign was headquartered in Magadha (present-day Bihar, India). [1] He embraced Buddhism from the prevalent Vedic tradition after witnessing the mass deaths of the war of Kalinga, which he himself had waged out of a desire for conquest. He was later dedicated to the propagation of Buddhism across Asia and established monuments marking several significant sites in the life of Gautama Buddha. Ashoka in human history is often referred to as the emperor of all ages. Ashoka was a devotee of ahimsa (nonviolence), love, truth, tolerance and vegetarianism. Ashoka is remembered in history as a philanthropic administrator.In the history of India Ashoka is referred to as Samrath Chakravartin Ashoka- the Emperor of Emperors Ashoka.

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Why did Ashoka the Great write the Edicts?

Answer this question…He had adopted a new religion and wanted to encourage others to convert as well.


Who was ashoka and what was his edicts?

Ashoka was the son of Bindusara and his grandfather chandragupta. His edicts tell that what he was doing for his people and how they should live and also tells about his life


What are the four edicts of ashoka?

The four Edicts are: Buddhist Values General Welfare Justice Security


Which great Indian ruler first enacted a law for the protection of wildlife and environment?

The great Indian ruler Ashoka was the first to enact specific laws for the protection of wildlife and the environment through his edicts that promoted conservation and compassion towards animals.


Which of the rulers is referred to as devanampiya and piyadassi in his edicts written in the brahmi script?

ASHOKA


From Where Is Ashoka Chakra Taken?

It is taken from the Lions capital of Ashoka and having presence on various edicts of Ashoka. It has replaced pre independence charakha on the national flag. It has 24 spokes.


What purpose did Ashoka's edicts serve?

The edicts were purpose is to promote four main goals:Buddhism values, general welfare, justice, and security.


What are the inscriptions of ancient India?

Two of them are Ashoka's edicts and the inscriptions found on the remains of the towns:Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.


Which Emperor led the Maurya Empire and was known for granting religious freedom?

King Ashoka in his rock edicts


What was one way that ashoka communicated with his people?

One significant way that Ashoka communicated with his people was through the edicts inscribed on pillars and rocks throughout his empire. These edicts conveyed messages about his policies, ethical principles, and the promotion of Buddhism, encouraging moral behavior and compassion among his subjects. By using the local languages and scripts, Ashoka aimed to ensure that his messages were accessible to a wide audience, fostering a sense of unity and shared values.


Who made the ashoka chakra?

ashoka chakra was made by ASHOKA (Ashoka the great), the Indian emperor who ruled the Maurya Dynasty.


Who is Ashoka in ancient India?

Ashoka was the greatest ruler of the Maurya Empire. He stopped fighting wars to try to gain land instead he started to trade. He also converted into Buddhism. Lastly, he made his own edicts which are like laws.