| Full Name |
Ashoka Maurya |
| Date of Birth |
- |
| Place of Birth |
Pataliputra (present-day Patna, Bihar, India) |
| Date of Death |
- |
| Place of Death |
Pataliputra (present-day Patna, Bihar, India) |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Mauryan Empire |
| Education |
- |
| Profession |
Emperor |
| Years of Activity |
c. 268 - 232 BCE (reign) |
| Brief Information |
Ashoka Maurya was the third emperor of the Mauryan Empire, which spanned most of the Indian subcontinent. After conquering Kalinga, he converted to Buddhism and became a prominent patron of the religion. He is known for his efforts to spread Buddhist teachings throughout Asia and for his edicts inscribed on pillars and rocks across his empire. |