Ashoka the Great

Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire ruled like no other. Ashoka Maurya built the largest empire in Indian history, paved the road for Buddhism’s entrance as a major world religion, and strengthened the Silk Roads for trade.[1] Many people believe that he ruled tyrannically, like a despot who enjoyed bloodshed and war, such as those accounts translated by Dr. Pradip Bhattacharya. Even though Ashoka admitted to his poor leadership skills in the beginning, he went through a spiritual revival that led him to become a great leader in history. Afterwards, Ashoka promoted Buddhism, gave up war and violence, and made laws to endorse peace and justice in his kingdom, and beyond.[2] Ashoka the Great inspired the Mauryan Empire to its zenith through his leadership, compassion, dedication, and integrity, as well as his visionary optimism for equality and goodwill throughout his realm. Ashoka 's original methods of ruling his empire followed the mannerisms of his ancestors, especially emulating his grandfather 's ways: efficient but cruel. Prior to Ashoka’s rule, the Mauryan Empire consisted of Pakistan and India, minus the east coast and southernmost tip.…

Ashoka, otherwise known as Ashoka the Great, was an emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. As an emperor he most known for his edicts based on Buddhist beliefs. Edicts are the official rules or proclamations of a person of authority. His edicts are a reflection of the kind of emperor he was. He was a fair ruler who was devoted to his religion and demanded that his subjects all treated each other with respect. He takes after the Dharma, the teachings of Buddha of law and order.” There is an underlying…

way. While all were successful, there was one that stood out in history and made an impact in his lifetime. This ruler's name was Ashoka, and he ruled what was called the Mauryan Empire. Ashoka, in comparison to Augustus and Qin Shihuangdi, was more successful because he cared about his legacy and the teachings he was leaving behind for his people. After he died, he wanted the Mauryans to be known as a group who were taught well and for those people to keep teaching what he taught to future…

The influence of Alexander the Great can be seen more in the capital city Chandragupta reign when Wood compares that ancient capital to ancient Rome. 8. What does Chandragupta’s death tell us about religion and salvation in India? When Chandragupta was in power India faced famine, which lead Chandragupta to renounced his power and turn to a Jade guru to bow. He then went to seek penance for salvation and forgiveness. He starved himself in a cave to seek knowledge and freedom. All this tell…

The Persian Empire built monumental palaces with paintings depicting images of royalty and supernatural creatures. They used pillars as a support system which soon became a very popular architecture structural style. The Mauryan Empire also found great pride in the construction of their palaces. They used pillars adorned with golden vines and silver birds as support and the palaces were known for their remarkable workmanship. Both empires strived to have the most beautiful and elaborate…

peaceful doctrines based on the teachings of the Buddha, spreading the principles of tolerance, equality, and public service, Asoka became a person of peace who had not only changed his own behaviour, but who went out of his way to challenge and help others to do the same. Asoka set out to use his life as an example. He knew that what he was doing was correct from both a personal and societal point of view and presented his beliefs in a way which would challenge others to do the same.…

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…

meaning. My experience with the different scared spaces gave me knowledge on culture and the history of my heritage. India has so many scared spaces such as the Great Stupa in India and the Kandariya Mahadeva in India, which carry significant spirituality and religious art aspects. King Ashoka as part of big Buddhist monastery built the…

People nowadays don't always think about other while doing thing but the Greeks have a proverb that say, a society grows great when old men grow tree whose shade they know they shall never sit in. This more or less means, that when people do thing for others, that don't always help them self, it makes the people as a whole greater. Mother Teresa was a woman that did so much for other while getting nothing in return, she was willing to have nothing so others could have something, which reminds…

finding enlightened as Buddha, Asoka realized that by taking land from others was a greedy way which it was practical not humane. He felt great remorse inside him. Due to this, instead of continue to conquer land, he spread the teaching of Buddhism. He also "gave rich gifts to the poor." This revealed he felt shame and remorse for taking over Kalinga. Moreover, he also witnessed so many destruction he caused and those people who he destroyed suffered from his action. According to document D,…