The second episode of Michael Wood's journey through Indian history covers the last centuries BCE—the age of the Buddha, the coming of the Greeks and the rule of the emperor Ashoka, one of the ...
Derived from the Sanskrit word "jina," meaning "to conquer," Jainism teaches that all life forms have an eternal soul bound by karma in a never-ending cycle of rebirth. Through nonviolence or ahimsa, ...
As Prayagraj gears up for the grand Mahakumbh, the Allahabad Museum is set to offer devotees from across the globe a glimpse into India’s glorious past. Visitors from across the globe will be ...
Commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great, the Great Sanchi Stupa was originally built in the 3rd Century BC. Sanchi was remodeled around 185 BC to twice its original size. The oldest ...
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Which Indian King is Known as Ashoka, The Great?
Several kings in Indian history are remembered for their power and victories over neighbouring nations. However, there is one king who is remembered not just for the battles he fought and won, but for ...
This conversation revolves around Emperor Ashoka’s messages that resonate with the theme of ecology. Did the emperor see all living beings, humans and others, in the same way? Did the state’s ...
Air India flight AI 171 crashed shortly after take-off near Ahmedabad, killing 274 people. The incident mirrors the 1978 'Emperor Ashoka' disaster when Air India flight AI 855 plunged into Arabian Sea ...
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