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1. ASHOKA THE GREAT
Name- Maisha Mallick
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2. ASHOKA THE GREAT
 He is called great because of his model rule
based on peace and compassion that helped in
unifying the culturally diverse empire under a
centralised administration.
 The greatest ruler known to Indian history
is Ashoka The Great. ... The Maurya's were
comprised of three major rulers known for their
attributes – Chandragupta, his son Bindusara and
Bindusara's son, Ashoka. Ashoka was the third ruler
of the Maurya dynasty and was one of the most
powerful kings in ancient times.

3. ASHOKA’S RELIGION
 As a leader, Ashoka embraced Dharma. This path
guides the follower through a life of selflessness,
piety, duty, good conduct and decency. Dharma is
applied in many religions, including Sikhism,
Jainism and of course Hinduism –but Ashoka's idea
of Dharma was filtered through the Buddhist faith.
 After Ashoka's successful but devastating conquest
of Kalinga early in his rule, he converted
to Buddhism and was inspired by its doctrine of
dharma. Thereafter, he ruled his empire through
peace and tolerance and focused on public works
and building up the empire rather than expanding it.

4. ASHOKA’S POLICY OF DHAMMA
 Ashoka's dhamma was based on the principles of
Buddhism.
 Ashoka pleaded for tolerance of different
religious sects in an attempt to create a sense
of harmony. The policy of Dhamma also laid stress
on non-violence, which was to be practiced by
giving up war and conquests and also as a restraint
on the killing of animals.
 Ashoka's dhamma (way of life) did not involve any
worship to god or sacrifices, and he thought that his
duty towards his subjects was like that of a father
towards his son.

5. MAIN PRINCIPLES OF ASHOKA’S DHAMMA
 The following are the main principles of Ashoka’s
dhamma:
 People should live in peace and harmony.
 Everyone should practise the principle of ahimsa,
i.e. non-violence and non-injury to all living beings.
 People should love one another and display respect
and tolerance towards other religious faiths.
 Children should obey their elders and elders should
treat children with understanding.
 People should be truthful, charitable and kind to all,
even towards servants and slaves.

6. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN INDIAN HISTORY ALMOST
THE WHOLE SUBCONTINENT WAS UNDER THE
CONTROL OF ONE RULER

7. HOW DID ASHOKA SPREAD HIS DHAMMA
 Ashoka provided officials called as dhamma-mahamatta to
extend and explain the message of dhamma.
 He wrote his message on rocks, caves, gibbers and stone
pillars which were constructed in numerous parts of the
empire. Ashoka himself went on tours of examination called
dhamma yatras.
 Ashoka also sent her daughter princess Sanghamitra to
spread his dhamma and buddhism in Sri Lanka.
 Ashoka built a large number of monasteries all over the
empire and spent large sums of money in endowing them.
 He himself set an example before his people by strictly
following Ahimsa, he thus, set an example for his people . He
promised not to fight anymore wars . He also discouraged
eating of meat and put an end to royal hunts