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20 Important facts about Emperor Ashoka

The most famous of the Mauryan kings = Ashoka.
The king called “Devanampriya” = Ashoka.
The meaning of Devanampriyar is = Beloved of God.
Year Ashoka launched a war on Kalinga = 261 BC.
In which of his rock inscriptions did Ashoka mention the horrors of the Kalinga War = Rock inscription number 13.
The historian who said, “Ashoka shines like a bright star to this day” = HG Wells.
Who was the first king to create pillar inscriptions to convey government news to the people? = Ashoka.
In which rock inscription did Ashoka refer to himself as “Emperor of Magadha”? = “Bhabru” rock inscription in Rajasthan
Which of Ashoka’s inscriptions mentions the Chera, Chola and Pandyas? = Inscriptions 2 and 13
Which king built the Sanchi Stupa? = Ashoka.

Which Mauryan king, after Ashoka, was given the title “Devanampriya”? = Dasharatha.
In which Ashoka inscription is there a reference to the “Kalinga War”? = Rock inscription 13
In which Ashoka inscription is there a reference to “Sathi Riyar ” ? = Rock inscription 13
Which is the only South Indian kingdom not mentioned in Ashoka’s inscriptions? = Satavahanas.
Ashoka invaded Kalinga in his 8th year of rule (261 BC).
Name of Ashoka’s son and daughter? = Mahendra, Sangamitra
It is said that Ashoka held the 3rd Buddhist council for 9 months.
Ashoka was converted to Buddhism by “Upagupta”.
Inscriptions where Ashoka’s name is mentioned as “Devanam Priyadarshi” = Muski and Gujarat inscriptions
20 Important facts about Emperor Ashoka

Chanda Ashoka Dhamma Ashoka

The meaning of Chanda Ashoka is = Fierce Ashoka.
The meaning of Dhamma Ashoka = Righteous Ashoka.
After which war did Ashoka convert to Buddhism = Kalinga War.
What were Ashoka’s expeditions to spread Dharma called = Dharmayatras?
In which pillar inscription of Ashoka is there a reference to the meaning of Dharma = In the second pillar inscription.
Ashoka’s son = Mahinda.
Ashoka’s daughter = Sangamithrai.
He sent his son and daughter to Sri Lanka with the aim of spreading Buddhism.
The officials appointed by Ashoka to spread Buddhism were Dharma-Mahamatras.
Place where the Third Buddhist Council was held = Pataliputra.
The person who held the Third Buddhist Council was = Ashoka.
20 Important facts about Emperor Ashoka

How many total edicts of Ashoka = 33.
Ashoka’s edicts describe his concern and honesty towards the people.
What is a decree? = An order or proclamation issued by a king or a person in a high position.

Which rock inscriptions of Ashoka mention the Moovendas and the Satyaputras = Rock inscriptions number two and thirteen.

The Junagadh inscription was erected by = Rudradaman.
The person who erected the Kirnar inscription was = Rudradaman.
The Junagadh/Kirnar inscription of Rudradaman records the creation of a water body called “Sudarshana Lake”.
The construction of Sudarshana Lake began during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.
The work on Sudarshana Lake was completed during the reign of Ashoka.