Asoka: Ruthless Conqueror or Enlighted Ruler? Asoka: ruthless conqueror or enlighted ruler...we don’t know.The Indian leader asoka ruled the Mauryan empire over 2‚000 years ago.He helped to spread one of the world’s most popular religions and esablished reforms that still have great meaning for modern-day Indians.But his story also has a dark side. When the nation of India gained it’s independence from great Britian in 1947.They looked to their past-way back‚ over 2‚000 years-to find a design
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Michael Rios Mrs. Colao Global Studies March 16‚ 2015 Asoka Legendary Ruler The Indian leader Asoka‚ ruler the Mauryan Empire over 2‚000 years ago. He helped to spread one of the world’s most popular religions‚ and also established reforms that still have great meaning for modern-day Indians. But his story also has a dark side. Asoka’s legacy also played a key role in India’s fight for independence from British rule. To Indians then and now‚ Asoka was a giant‚ a warrior‚ and a ruler beyond any in
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In history‚ many great things were achieved. But it’s not just about what was accomplished. It’s about who did it. Wars were fought‚ tears were shed. One of the most well-known men who fought in these wars was Alexander the Great. Does he actually deserve the Great on the end of his name? Was he a good enough leader to have that title? Some people would beg to differ‚ but I believe he has every right to have the Great on the end of his name. At around age twenty-twenty-oneish‚ a young prince became
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lived to be almost eighty and died at around 400 B.C.E. Ashoka’s support of Buddhism was a crucial moment in time that helped flourish the religion that would eventually spread to Sri Lanka‚ Central Asia‚ Southeast Asia‚ Tibet‚ China and Japan. [2] Ashoka (304-232 B.C.E.) was the third ruler of the Mauryan dynasty (320-185 B.C.E.)‚ that spread to all of north
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Was Asoka a Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler? Asoka‚ a serious prince of Mauryan Empire‚ had many different characteristics. After he conquered Kalinga‚ he was seeking Guru to find enlightenment. Asoka took leadership of the Mauryan Empire in 268 B.C. All those things show that he was an enlightened ruler. On the other hand he was defiantly not a ruthless conqueror because he went to seek Buddha‚ the Asokan edicts‚ and cared about the misfortunate. Asoka was converted to Buddhism as a
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The power of persuasion Throughout time art has played a major role. Many people over time have used self image to control and persuade people to be on their side. This technic of using image to control and persuade people was first used by the warrior of stonehenge. During this time most people wore sheep skin‚ the warrior of stonehenge gain control of people by wearing expensive jewelry and nice cloth. One piece of jewelry that he wore were two gold hair pieces. These hair pieces were told
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Being a great fan of Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam I’ve always been inspired by him. I’m one of those lucky ones who had the golden opportunity to meet him in person when I was in 9th grade. I was ignited by his thoughts and views and I thought Vision 2020 was the best action plan we could have for our beloved country- INDIA. But then today while I was writing this post my Dad happened to have a look at what I was up to. He asked me what my vision for India was. I said all the great things that I had read
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What makes an effective leader? A leader is an individual who guides a community‚ country‚ or group. Alexander The great‚ Asoka‚ and Jesus are leaders who exemplify all the qualities of an effective leader. Despite hardships‚ these men had to over come‚ they ended up helping their people and their empires and showed that they weren’t pushovers. These three men got respect from their followers by means of charm and fear. They all were accepting of people who did not follow them. Asoka and Alexander
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The named Alexander the Great is recognized by many people across the world. Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king. Alexander the Great is known as one of history’s brilliant military leaders and most powerful rulers. However‚ he isn’t a gracious ruler we learned about. Alexander the Great was a warfare ruler that used his power to his advantage. Alexander the Great is a villain because he grew power hungry and influenced major cruel dictators in history. Alexander became the king of Macedonia
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James Lentz DBQ essay on Asoka Asoka: Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler Asoka was one of the greatest rulers of ancient India. He was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya of Magadha who established the first Indian empire. Chandragupta reigned for twenty-four years before relinquishing his throne in favor of his son‚ Bundusara (Asoka’s father)‚ who left no noticeable mark upon the empire. My thesis would be that Asoka was an enlightened ruler and not a ruthless conqueror. The first
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