Emperor Ashoka: Travel with cruelty to humanity!

Trending Emperor Ashoka: Travel with cruelty to humanity! Ashoka was a proud king of the Maurya dynasty. He was the grandson of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, who took over from 268 BC India’s throne. Ashoka was born in 304 BC in pathaliputra (today’s Patna). This great emperor of the Maurya dynasty has been known as a brave fighter since childhood. After his father and king Bindusara of the Maurya dynasty, when Ashoka took over the throne, he was a very strict king in the beginning. In the eighth year of the assumption of power, Ashok fought against Kalinga (today’s Odisha). Millions of people died in this war. If the violence saw in the war, Ashok was very impressed. If the violence of the calinga war is seen, Ashok decided that he would give up the path of violence. He accepted the way of no violence and peace and made Buddhism his religion. To spread the message of peace, religion and justice in the empire, Ashoka made several stone columns and inscriptions. This is called ‘Ashoka Pillar’. The Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh was also built by Ashoka. It is built to spread Buddhism and spread the message of Buddha. After adopting Buddhism, Ashoka did many such works, which could be good for people and improved society. He focused on facilities such as hospitals, schools and roads. Ashoka understood his responsibility to society in the Great. He did not -violence and justice inspired by distance from violence and became a symbol of humanity. He is still considered one of the biggest emperors in India. Click here Life & Style Click for more stories Click here