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   Ashoka ( Sanskrit pronunciation: [ɐˈɕoːkɐ], IAST: Aśoka; c. 304 – 232 BCE), popularly known as Ashoka the Great, was the third Mauryan Emperor of Magadha in the Indian subcontinent during c. 268 to 232 BCE.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Asoka_(2001_film)Asoka (2001 film) - Wikipedia

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   As̅oka is a 2001 Indian Hindi -language epic historical drama film directed and co-written by Santosh Sivan. It is a dramatized version of the early life of emperor Asoka, of the Maurya Empire, who ruled most of the Indian subcontinent in the 3rd century BCE.

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     Asoka Full Movie Facts and All History of Ashoka | Shah Rukh Khan | Kareena Kapoor Khan

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4. www.youtube.com › watchSan Sanana | HD | Full Song | Asoka | Shah Rukh Khan ...

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   Jun 9, 2016 · Red Chillies Entertainment. 12.6M subscribers. Subscribed. 277K. 57M views 7 years ago #asoka #santoshsivan #kareenakapoor. "San Sanana" full song from Asoka features Shah Rukh Khan & Kareena...

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5. www.britannica.com › biography › AshokaAshoka | Biography, History, Religion, India, & Buddhism

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Ashoka (died 238? bce, India) was the last major emperor of the Mauryan dynasty of India. His vigorous patronage of Buddhism during his reign (c. 265–238 bce; also given as c. 273–232 bce) furthered the expansion of that religion throughout India.

   • Ashoka’s fame is largely due to his pillar and rock edicts, which allowed him to reach a wide audience and left a lasting historical record. He is...
   • Ashoka was able to rule over the vast and diverse Mauryan empire through a centralized policy of dharma that favoured peace and tolerance and that...
   • Ashoka was the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty, grandson of its founder Chandragupta and son of the second emperor, Bindusara. Upon Bindusara’...
   • After Ashoka’s successful but devastating conquest of Kalinga early in his rule, he converted to Buddhism and was inspired by its doctrine of dharm...

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   What do you know about Ashoka?

   • Much of the knowledge about Ashoka comes from the several inscriptions that he had carved on pillars and rocks throughout the empire. All his inscriptions present him as compassionate and loving. In the Kalinga rock edits, he addresses his people as his "children" and mentions that as a father he desires their good.

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   What were Ashoka's beliefs?

   • What were Ashoka’s beliefs? Ashoka (died 238? bce, India) was the last major emperor of the Mauryan dynasty of India. His vigorous patronage of Buddhism during his reign (c. 265–238 bce; also given as c. 273–232 bce) furthered the expansion of that religion throughout India.

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   Why was Ashoka a great emperor?

   • Ashoka was the last major emperor in the Mauryan dynasty of India. He reigned during the 3rd century BCE. His vigorous patronage of Buddhism furthered the expansion of that religion throughout India. Following his conquest of the Kalinga country, he renounced armed conquest and adopted a policy that he called “conquest by dharma.”

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   Is Ashoka a World Heritage Site?

   • One of his stupas, the Great Sanchi Stupa, has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNECSO. The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath has a four-lion capital, which was later adopted as the national emblem of the modern Indian republic. Ashoka was the third ruler of the Maurya Dynasty and ruled almost the entire Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE.

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7. www.culturalindia.net › indian-history › ancientAshoka the Great Biography - Life History, Facts ...

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   Ashoka was the third ruler of the illustrious Maurya dynasty and was one of the most powerful kings of the Indian subcontinent in ancient times. His reign between 273 BC and 232 B.C. was one of the most prosperous periods in the history of India.

8. www.youtube.com › watchAsoka Trailer | Kareena Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrishita ...

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   Mar 9, 2016 · Watch the trailer of an epic historical drama film based on the life of emperor - Asoka. The film features Kareena Kapoor & Shah Rukh Khan in the lead roles....

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9. www.imdb.com › title › tt0249371Asoka (2001) - IMDb

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   Oct 26, 2001 · Shah Rukh Khan stars as the legendary ruler of ancient India, who goes on a bloody quest for revenge after his mother's death. The film is based on the life of Asoka, who became a Buddhist convert and spread peace and tolerance.