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Madisen Charles AP World History (3rd Period) October 5, 2015 Most Successful Ruler In a certain time in history, there were three rulers who each ruled in their own 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 generations. A lot of information that historians have gathered about Ashoka has come from information he had written on pillars about his activities and thoughts. He left his edicts, or official orders, on pillars that were spread throughout his empire. He ruled a lot like other rulers in ancient history. He ruled as an emperor, or someone that has an empire. He also became an enlightened ruler. When he ruled, he converted his empire to Buddhism, which he had converted to after the Kalinga war. He had a moralistic approach, or strong opinions, as to what he thought was right or wrong. The way he ruled his empire was different than how other great rulers governed, such as Alexander (Greece) and Shihuangdi (China). He also wanted to focus on the religious aspect of life. Ashoka, as stated previously, ruled over…

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…

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…

Founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta in 320 AD, the Gupta empire would last until about 550 AD, consuming most of Northern India before breaking apart. The Gupta Empire would be later coined The Golden age of India (Harle 5) for its brilliant developments in Indian art, sculpture, literature, and architecture. These advances were mostly a result of the wealth of the country during the time of the Guptas, and led to new styles in Buddhist art. As with artistic movements before the Gupta Empire Period,…

One of the key components of any successful civilization throughout history is political control. It has proven itself absolutely necessary when it comes to maintaining order in any society. Political organization began to become much more elaborate during the Classical period, offering government leaders more control over the population. We see many different approaches to maintaining this control throughout the classical period civilizations. The Classical period Han and Mauryan dynasty…

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…

The vast classical civilizations of the Maya and Indians have paved the way for the current world. Despite residing in different time periods, their influence has resonated throughout the ages. While the classical civilizations of the Maya and Mauryan and Gupta India were alike in that they both had a clear cut social organization due to the specialization of occupations in their societies. They differed in the economic and political collapse of their civilizations due to the fact that the…

Questions: 1. According to the film, how is the caste system important to the social order in India during ancient times? The caste system is a system that Hindus are born into, married and die by. It divides people by birth from high to low caste, in which it fixes their jobs and place in society. Order is a vital for society, because it tells your place in that order, who performs the necessary rituals, and you fulfill your duty in each ever cast your born into. 2. How does this early…

The British ruled over India with an iron fist, controlling their lifestyles, imposing their taxes, and forever influencing India’s culture. However, now, India is free from any rule and has one of the highest populations in the world and a strong and powerful economy. After gaining its independence from Britain, India chose the Asoka Chakra to represent their flag, naming it after a ruler that lived over 2,000 years ago. But why choose Asoka? Some historians say that Asoka was a ruthless…

Asoka Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler When I think of the word ruthless, I think of Asoka. Now you may be asking who is Asoka? Asoka was the emperor of the Mauryan Empire and the grandchild of Chandragupta Maurya. His rule lasted from 268 B.C.E, to his death in 232 B.C.E. To this day he is known as the founding father of India and introduced a form of government based in Buddhist spiritual belief. Asoka was a ruthless conqueror because he violently took over regions, greedily took over…