Ashoka
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Aśoka offers a compelling study of one of ancient India’s most remarkable rulers. In this classic work, Bhandarkar draws upon inscriptions, historical texts, and archaeological discoveries to reconstruct the life and reign of Emperor Aśoka, the third monarch of the Maurya dynasty. Known for his dramatic transformation after the Kalinga war—from a conqueror to a champion of non-violence and dharma—Aśoka emerges here not only as a historical figure but also as a moral visionary whose ideals influenced generations to come. Bhandarkar, one of modern India’s foremost historians and epigraphists, provides a careful analysis of Aśoka’s edicts, exploring their political, ethical, and religious significance. He also examines Aśoka’s patronage of Buddhism, his role in spreading the faith beyond India, and his innovative style of governance rooted in compassion and public welfare.
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