'King Ashoka: The Rise, Reign, and Legacy of India's Great Emperor'

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"Venture back in time to the era of the Mauryan Empire, where King Ashoka reigned as one of India's most powerful and transformative leaders. From his early life and rise to power to his impactful conversion to Buddhism, this video uncovers the legacy of a ruler whose edicts and beliefs still resonate today. Join us as we explore the life and times of Ashoka the Great, a monarch whose vision transcended warfare, embracing peace, and welfare for his people."

[TheShekharrohan]

Greatest emperor 'Ashoka'. Greatest forever

[drtagare]

Did Hindu King Ashoka convert to Buddhism after the Kalinga War?

Yes Ashoka had converted to Buddhism much before the Kalinga War. His conversion to Buddhism was not out of any remorse or sadness. It was due to a political cause.

Bindusara had chosen his son Sushima as the next emperor. Ashoka then killed atleast six of his brothers and uspured the throne. Buddhist texts mention Ashoka killing 99 of his brothers, but this seems to be an exaggeration. So when he uspured the throne, the Ajivikas and Jains opposed him. At that time, Buddhism was a rival to these sects. So just to secure his rule, he adopted Buddhism.

Buddhists texts mention Ashoka having contacts with Buddhist monks atleast a decade before Kalinga War. Ashoka’s own inscriptions mention him adopting Buddhism atleast two years before Kalinga War. Even Ashoka’s eulogists like Charles Allen agree that his conversion predated the Kalinga war.

[andromeda]

Fake history bro he convert before Kalinga war😂