How Did Ashoka Change The Maurya Empire

Ashoka(304-232BCE),was the third Indian emperor of the Maurya Dyansty. He was said as one of the greatest king in the Indian history. Under his control, the empire extended its territories and became the largest to have ever existed in the acient Indian subcontinent, The Maurya Empire(322-185 BCE) was ruled by the Mauryan dynasty. The empire is known for its military strength, highly organized and powerful political in ancient India. Ashoka was better leader than previous kings due to the fact that he used his military power to expand the Maryann Empire and He won the war against a feudal state called Kalinga. With the goal of annexing its territory, Ashoka’s strong military power and strategies had successfully took over the Kalinga, which his grandfather had tried but failed. Even thought people from Kalinga defended themselves and kept their honor but they lost the war .The war took place around 261 BCE and it’s considered as one of the most bloodiest and cruel conflicts in the world history. The war with Kalinga changed Ashoka after he saw so much suffering and slaughter. he seeked comfort in the Buddhism with the influence of his wife. With Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism, there are huge changes to the Maurya Empire. He used to rule the empire like his grandfather did in a cruel but efficient way. After his conversion, he …show more content…
He created shetters and medical facilities to better assist his people and animals to make sure all living htings are equal. His efforts to spread the Buddhism to build the temple, carve rocks and pillars gives the ancient Indian an significant values. He promotes a better relationship with other countries and boost economy by doing trading with them. Under his resign, there are over 40 years of harmony and prosperity which all these are the prove of he as a very successful king in the Indian