Was Ashoka a good ruler?
Ashoka a good ruler
Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor, is widely regarded as a good ruler due to his transformative embrace of Buddhism and commitment to nonviolence and moral governance. While his early reign saw military conquests, notably the Kalinga War, marked by brutality, Ashoka underwent a profound change of heart. His conversion to Buddhism influenced policies promoting peace, tolerance, and welfare for his subjects. Edicts across the empire propagated ethical principles and humanitarian values. Despite earlier military actions, Ashoka’s later commitment to dharma, or righteous conduct, and efforts to foster a just and compassionate society contribute to his positive historical assessment as a ruler who transitioned from a conqueror to a promoter of moral virtues.
– Written By Mansi Choudhary
Ashoka the Great was one of the kindest and strongest rulers in Indian history. He was known as the peace-loving monarch. He was the third ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty and was perceived as the strongest ruler in ancient times. The period of his reign is referred to as the most prosperous time of Indian history. Besides his peace-loving nature, he is known to be a unique ruler as he spread his ideas through inscriptions. He considered his public’s problems as his own, and therefore, for an efficient regulation of the people, he appointed officials to solve the problems that the public faced. Not just humans but also animals were looked after under the rule of the great Ashoka. Other practices, such as respecting elders, being gentle with slaves, and treating all creatures with compassion, were highly followed under his rule, and positive teachings and messages were delivered to the public. All these practices and his good motives make us believe that Ashoka was a kind and peace-loving ruler.
– Written By Divyanshi Krishan
