A study on king Ashoka’s achievements in relevance to present scenario

Abstract

Ashoka the “emperor of all ages”, the Mauryan Empire's third ruler is most remembered for his repudiation of violence, establishment of the notion of dhamma (virtuous social behaviour), and endorsement of Buddhism, as well as his efficient leadership of a virtually pan-Indian political entity. Along with these contributions he took many initiatives for the welfare of people, wildlife, art, architecture, many more innovative projects, female education etc. The present article is review based hence the collected is from all possible secondary sources. The current research paper explains historical development of Mauryan dynasty and discusses the achievements of king Ashoka and its relevance in present scenario. Also the article critical discusses the incorporation king Ashoka’s initiatives and techniques to the present society.