Patrick Olivelle’s new book, Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King, on the Mauryan emperor views him purely as a historical figure, without the myths – using only the ancient emperor’s own ...

In his new book 'Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King', Professor Patrick Olivelle talks about the life, moral philosophy and ideals of Mauryan emperor Ashoka.

Ashoka symbolizes one of India's great ages. After years of brutal rule and the bloody Battle of Kalinga, Ashoka felt tremendous regret for the violence he wrought upon his enemies. He converted to ...

Gaps in our knowledge of the ancient world practically force authors to construct their arguments with doubtful materials. So much has been lost, and what sources remain must be handled with care and ...

Upset with his violent conquests that killed hundreds of thousands, the Indian king Ashoka embraced Buddhism and treated his subjects humanely. Emperor Ashoka is credited with remaking the Mauyran ...

Nayanjot Lahiri, Professor of History at the Ashoka University, has been awarded the 2016 John F. Richards Prize for her book Ashoka in Ancient India. The book has been critically acclaimed for its ...