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Ashoka the Great
AncientEmperorIndia304 BCE — 232 BCE
Ashoka the Great (304–232 BCE), Emperor of India’s Maurya Dynasty, renounced conquest after the Kalinga War and embraced Buddhism. He promoted non-violence, religious tolerance, and social welfare, erecting edicts across South Asia that spread Buddhist principles and unified his vast empire.
Quick Facts
Born
304 BCE
Died
232 BCE
Country
India
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)62
Political (20%)80
Influence (20%)85
Legacy (20%)69
Leadership (15%)81
Strategy (15%)60
Total Score74.1
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
6
Battles
6
Army Scale
6
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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