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Archives, Indology
Revisiting Asoka- III: Ashoka The Terrible
Ashoka made sure that those around him showed him the respect he demanded through brutal displays of power. Read More
Archives, Indology
Revisiting Ashoka-II: Ashoka’s Rise To Power
After four years of brutal purges, Ashoka finally secured enough hold over the Empire to ascend the throne as its unchallenged ruler. Read More
Archives, Indology
Revisiting Ashoka-I
It is rather interesting, that India’s traditional historiography does not consider Ashoka as a successful ruler. In fact, his memory was largely condemned to oblivion ... Read More