Ashoka and the Maurya Dynasty: The History and Legacy of Ancient India’s Greatest Empire (Dynasties)
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| Management number | 233452096 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | $11.97 | Model Number | 233452096 | ||
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An illuminating history of the ancient Maurya Empire and its great leader Ashoka, offering insight into the lasting political and cultural legacies of both. At its peak in 250 BCE, the Maurya Empire was the wealthiest and largest empire in the world, extending across much of modern India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. In this book, Colleen Taylor Sen explores the life, achievements, and legacy of the Maurya emperor Ashoka, one of the greatest leaders in Indian history. Sen relates how, after a bloody war in 261 BCE, Ashoka renounced violence and spent the rest of his life promoting religious tolerance, animal rights, environmental protection, peace, and multiculturalism—a policy he called Dhamma. This well-illustrated book explores the legacy and influence of the Mauryas in politics throughout Southeast Asia, China, and India, as well as contemporary popular culture. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1789145961 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1789145960 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 1.1 x 9.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Print length | 296 pages |
| Publication date | November 23, 2022 |
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