Third Mauryan Emperor & Universal Champion of Dhamma• Granth: Itihasa & Biographies
Emperor Ashoka the Great
सम्राट अशोक
The mighty Mauryan emperor who unified the Indian subcontinent and, moved by remorse at the battle of Kalinga, embraced non-violence and spread Buddhism across Asia.
Known Epithets & Aliases
DevanampriyaPiyadasiSamrat Ashoka
Significance & Lore
Ashoka transformed imperial conquest by sword into universal conquest by righteousness (Dhamma-Vijaya), setting the bedrock for India's national emblem.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Edicts of Ashoka
- ✦Lion Capital of Sarnath
- ✦Champion of Dhamma
- ✦Pan-Asian Missions
Canonical Reference
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