Asoka: The Great

By:

Monisha Mukundan

Contributor(s):

MUKUNDAN (Monisha)

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Charitavali SeriesPublication details: New Delhi Rupa & Co 2002Description: 72 p. HB 16x13 cmISBN:

8171676790

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

23 929 MUKA

Summary: Over two thousand years ago, an Indian monarch spoke of the duties of a King. He saw himself as the father of his people, working ceaselessly for their welfare. Then at a time when conquerers were admired, he gave up war and chose the path of peace. There have been few monarchs in the world like Asoka, the Mauryan King who ruled over India's first empire. After a devastating war, he became a Buddhist and spread the words of the Buddha across the land. Then he carved his thoughts on rocks and pillars for posterity. Asoka's wise and compassionate voice speaks to us across the centuries and his words are relevent even today.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
George Fernandes Collections	St Aloysius Library	History	929 MUKA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	GF02096

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Over two thousand years ago, an Indian monarch spoke of the duties of a King. He saw himself as the father of his people, working ceaselessly for their welfare. Then at a time when conquerers were admired, he gave up war and chose the path of peace. There have been few monarchs in the world like Asoka, the Mauryan King who ruled over India's first empire. After a devastating war, he became a Buddhist and spread the words of the Buddha across the land. Then he carved his thoughts on rocks and pillars for posterity. Asoka's wise and compassionate voice speaks to us across the centuries and his words are relevent even today.

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