Samrat Ashoka
From Conqueror to Peacemaker
The Great Emperor who transformed an empire through compassion and Dhamma
Explore His JourneyFrom Conqueror to Peacemaker
The Great Emperor who transformed an empire through compassion and Dhamma
Explore His JourneyThe Mauryan Empire (322–185 BCE) was one of the largest and most powerful empires in ancient India. Founded by Chandragupta Maurya with the guidance of the legendary strategist Chanakya, it marked the first political unification of the Indian subcontinent.
At its zenith under Emperor Ashoka, the empire stretched from the Hindu Kush mountains in the west to the Bengal region in the east, encompassing nearly all of the Indian subcontinent.
Ashoka renounced war and violence after the Kalinga conquest, embracing ahimsa as a core principle of governance.
He established hospitals, veterinary clinics, and rest houses throughout the empire for the welfare of all beings.
He promoted respect for all religions and philosophies, encouraging dialogue and understanding among faiths.
"All men are my children. What I desire for my own children, and I desire their welfare and happiness both in this world and the next, I desire for all men."
From the Rock Edicts, 3rd Century BCE
From a fierce warrior to a compassionate emperor—explore the transformation that changed history.