Ashoka was born in 304 BC and had early success as a military leader, but was exiled to Kalinga after an uprising. He learned about Buddhism and became emperor in 274 BC after a war between brothers. After a bloody battle in Kalinga, Ashoka converted to Buddhism, taking the name Dharmashoka. As emperor, he prioritized the welfare of citizens and spread Buddhism widely before ruling for 40 years until his death.

1. THINK BEYOND

2. LIFE OF ASHOKA
BORN – 304 BC
SUCCESS AS A MILITARY LEADER
UPRISING OCCURRED IN TAKSHASHILA
WELCOME OF ASHOKA
EXILE OF ASHOKA TO KALINGA
END OF EXILE
LEARNT ABOUT BUDDHISM

3. CONTINUED…
DEATH OF THE EMPEROR – BINDUSARA
WAR BETWEEN BROTHERS
ACQUIRED THE THRONE IN 274 BC
BATTLE OF KALINGA
DIRECT IMPACT OF WAR
HIS WIFE DEVI RAN AWAY
CONVERSION TO BUDDHISM
NEW NAME- DHARMASHOKA

4. ASHOKA AS AN ADMINISTRATOR
a. Conversion to Buddhism.
b. Did good activities for
welfare of citizen.

5. CONTRIBUTIONS OF ASHOKA

6. DEATH OF ASHOKA
• Ruled for 40 years.
• Spreading of bddhism
• Ashoka Chakra !!!!

8. Conclusion