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'''Ashoka''' ({{IPAc-en|ə|ˈ|ʃ|oʊ|k|ə}}, {{IAST3|Aśoka}}; also ''Asoka''; {{circa|304}} – 232 BCE), popularly known as '''Ashoka the Great''', and also referred to as '''Chakraravartin Samrat Ashoka''', was the third [[Mauryan Emperor]] of [[Magadha]] in the [[Indian subcontinent]] during {{circa|268}} to 232 BCE. 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]], he is credited with playing an important role in the spread of Buddhism across ancient Asia. | '''Ashoka''' ({{IPAc-en|ə|ˈ|ʃ|oʊ|k|ə}}, {{IAST3|Aśoka}}; also ''Asoka''; {{circa|304}} – 232 BCE), popularly known as '''Ashoka the Great''', and also referred to as '''Chakraravartin Samrat Ashoka''', was the third [[Mauryan Emperor]] of [[Magadha]] in the [[Indian subcontinent]] during {{circa|268}} to 232 BCE. 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]], he is credited with playing an important role in the spread of Buddhism across ancient Asia. | ||
Ashoka's edicts state that during his eighth regnal year ({{Circa|260 BCE}}), he conquered [[Kalinga (historical region)|Kalinga]] after a [[Kalinga War|brutal war]]. Ashoka subsequently devoted himself to the propagation of "[[Ashoka's policy of Dhamma|dhamma]]" or righteous conduct, the major theme of the edicts. Ashoka's edicts suggest that a few years after the [[Kalinga War]], he was gradually drawn towards Buddhism. The Buddhist legends credit Ashoka with establishing a large number of [[stupa]]s, patronising the [[Third Buddhist council]], supporting Buddhist missionaries, making generous donations to the | Ashoka's edicts state that during his eighth regnal year ({{Circa|260 BCE}}), he conquered [[Kalinga (historical region)|Kalinga]] after a [[Kalinga War|brutal war]]. Ashoka subsequently devoted himself to the propagation of "[[Ashoka's policy of Dhamma|dhamma]]" or righteous conduct, the major theme of the edicts. Ashoka's edicts suggest that a few years after the [[Kalinga War]], he was gradually drawn towards Buddhism. The Buddhist legends credit Ashoka with establishing a large number of [[stupa]]s, patronising the [[Third Buddhist council]], supporting Buddhist missionaries, making generous donations to the Buddhist Sangha. | ||
Ashoka's existence as a historical emperor had almost been forgotten, but since the decipherment of sources written in [[Brahmi script]] in the 19th century, Ashoka holds a reputation as one of the greatest [[List of Indian monarchs|Indian emperors]]. [[State Emblem of India|The emblem]] of the modern [[Republic of India]] is an adaptation of the [[Lion Capital of Ashoka]]. Ashoka's wheel, the [[Ashoka Chakra]] is adopted at the centre of the [[National Flag of India]]. | Ashoka's existence as a historical emperor had almost been forgotten, but since the decipherment of sources written in [[Brahmi script]] in the 19th century, Ashoka holds a reputation as one of the greatest [[List of Indian monarchs|Indian emperors]]. [[State Emblem of India|The emblem]] of the modern [[Republic of India]] is an adaptation of the [[Lion Capital of Ashoka]]. Ashoka's wheel, the [[Ashoka Chakra]] is adopted at the centre of the [[National Flag of India]]. | ||