His empire covered a large part of the Indian subcontinent, stretching from present-day Afghanistan in the west to present-day Bangladesh in the east, with its capital at Pataliputra. A patron of Buddhism, …

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 …

Ashoka was the first ruler of ancient Bharata (India), after the famed Mahabharata rulers, to unify such a vast territory under his empire, which in retrospect exceeds the boundaries of the present-day India.

Ashoka is a living encyclopedia of social innovation across the globe. We pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship and are now building toward an "Everyone A Changemaker" world: where all of us …

Sep 5, 2008 · Ashoka was born in 304 BC. He was the son of the Mauryan Emperor Bindusara. He had one younger brother and also older half-brothers. Early on, he showed great promise. When he …

Jan 10, 2026 · Who is Adithya Ashok? Adithya Ashok is a New Zealand cricketer of Indian descent. He was born in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, on September 5, 2002, before moving to New Zealand with his …

Ashoka, actually spelled Asoka according to the Brahmi text followed during his time, in English became Ashoka. An Indian Emperor and was the heir of a great ruler, his grandfather, Chandragupta Maurya, …

Jan 11, 2026 · Here's all you need to know about Adithya Ashok, the Indian origin spinner in the New Zealand playing XI.  | Cricket

Jun 29, 2020 · The Edicts of Ashoka are 33 inscriptions engraved on pillars, large stones, and cave walls by Ashoka the Great (reigned 268 to 232 BCE), the third king of the Mauryan Empire (322 to …

Mar 5, 2020 · In this article, you will learn all about the history and story of Samrat Ashok — from his birth and rise to power, to his role in expanding the Ashoka empire, and finally his spiritual …