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Ashoka the great [recovered]
Ashoka was an emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty who ruled most of northern and central India from 268 to 232 BCE. After conquering the kingdom of Kalinga in a brutal war, Ashoka converted to Buddhism and renounced violence, instead following a policy of non-violence, tolerance, and respect. He erected pillars with edicts promoting dharma and established hospitals, rest houses, roads, and wells across his empire. The Mauryan Empire had a large administrative structure and military to govern its vast territories during Ashoka's reign.
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Introduction to Ashoka, an eminent emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty in India.
Definitions of key terms: Kingdom, Empire, Dynasty that frame the context of Ashoka's rule.
Overview of Ashoka, his reign from 268 to 232 BCE, and his notable status as one of India's greatest emperors.
Overview of the geographical location of Ashoka's empire.
Major cities in Ashoka's empire including Taxila, Ujjain, Patliputra, Sarnath, and Magadha.
Information about Taxila, its historical significance, and archaeological sites.
Description of Ujjain's location, ancient significance, and association with temples.
Details on Patliputra, its historical importance as Mauryan capital, location, and population.
Insights into Sarnath's significance, home to Ashoka's Lion Capital, and its historical value.
Overview of Magadha, its strategic importance, and historical relevance in Ashoka's reign.
Chronological overview of significant events in Ashoka's life from birth to death.
Information about Ashoka's grandfather, his rise to power, and establishment of Mauryan Empire.
Details about Bindusara and his role in expanding the Mauryan Empire.
Introduction of Ashoka's personal chakra in the Indian flag, symbolizing his legacy.
Interesting facts about Ashoka's early cruelty, his transformation, and contributions to Buddhism.
Comparative analysis of Ashoka’s policies of dharma and modern UAE's governance principles.
Summary of Ashoka's policies of dhamma based on peace, tolerance, and public welfare initiatives.
Overview of Mauryan administrative structure, military organization and efficiency.
Closing statements and acknowledgment of contributions in the presentation.
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- 2. Key words •Kingdom: territoryruled by a king or queen •Empire: a group of countries ruled by a single monarch •Dynasty: a line of hereditary rulers in a country
- 3. WHO IS ASHOKA? Ashokawas an Indian emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty He ruled the Indian subcontinent from 268 to 232 BCE. One of India's greatest emperors,
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- 5. Major cities •TAXILA-CAPITAL CITY •UJJAIN-CAPITALCITY •PATLIPUTRA-PATNA •SARNATH-VARANASI •MAGHADHA- BIHAR
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- 7. Taxila •Taxila which means"City of Cut Stone’’ and is an important archaeological town. It is situated in Pakistan. There are 5 small stupas in the city.
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- 9. Ujjain •Ancient city oftemples •Situated near the kshipra river •Located in MADHYA PRADESH •In ancient times, it was called as UJJAIYINI
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- 11. Patliputra •Patliputra was theMauryan capital city. •Present on the Ganga River. •Largest city in the world during that era. •Contained more than 500,000 residents
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- 13. SARNATHVARANASI •The Ashoka Lioncapital or the Sarnath lion capital is the national symbol of India. The Sarnath pillar bears one of the Edicts of Ashoka.
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- 15. Magadha •The core ofthe kingdom was the area of Bihar south of the Ganges; its first capital was Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) then Patliputra (modern Patna).
- 16. Timeline on kingAshoka • 300 BC- Ashoka Mauryawas born • 284bce – MARRIDGE • 272- the Reign begins • 273 BC-Ashoka succeeded the throne • 269 BC-He was crowned asthe king • 264 BC-The war against KalingaKingdom happened • 260 BC-Ashoka become a Buddhist monk • 232 BC-He died
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- 19. Chandragupta Maurya •Chandragupta wasthe grandfather of Asoka. •He founded the Mauryan Empire. •He gained power shortly after Alexander ‘s death. Once he was in power he forced all Greek inhabitants to leave.
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- 21. Bindusara •Bindusara ( 297-273BC ) Chandragupta was succeeded by his son Bindusara. He defeated rulers of 16 Kingdoms.The Mauryan Kingdom was spread across the whole Indian Subcontinent, Except in Kalinga and the Southern parts
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- 23. Indian flag •After Asoka’sdeath in 232 BCE the people of India decided to commemorate Ashoka by using his personal chakra. It can still be seen today on the Indian flag. •The word chakra is sanskrit and it means cycle or a repeating process.
- 24. Unknown facts aboutking Ashoka •He conquered the kingdom Kalinga , which none of his ancestors had done •Ashoka is remembered in the history as a philanthropic ruler. •In his early days,Ashoka was very cruel, and he was began to be called Chand Ashoka.
- 25. Unknown facts aboutKing ashoka •Ashoka built thousands of stupas and viharas for the followers and the spread of Buddhism. •Ashoka was a devotee of Ahimsa i. e non violence , truth tolerance and vegetarianism •Ashoka was the last and the greatest king of Mauryan dynasty.
- 26. How are policiesof King Ashoka &the policies of UAE Same? • Ashoka gave up the policy of conquest through war and began to follow a policy of conquest through dharma. oEven in UAE the Ruler follows the principle of non-violence and gave up war. • The Emperor took all the main decisions and rules. oIn UAE the laws are also governed by the Ruler. • The Empires policy of accepting people in a Peaceful and respectful manner. oThe UAE also accepts all kinds of people from different parts of theWorld.
- 27. Summary • Chandragupta Mauryawas the first Mauryan emperor. He conquered Magadha and then defeated Selecus Nicator. • Ashoka conquered Kalinga, After the Kalinga War, he decided to give up war altogether. • Ashoka’s policy of dhamma was based on the principles of peace,tolerance,non-violence,co-existence,truth,charity and respect for all. He issued edicts and appointed officers to spread dhamma. • Ashoka is famous for his public welfare measures. He built roads, rest houses, hospitals and dug wells.
- 28. Summary • The Mauryashad a large administrative set-up.The empire was divided into provinces, districts and villages. A committee of 30 members looked after the administrative of Pataliputra. • The Mauryas had a large army and an efficient spy system.
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