Question

Ashoka has been named has Great by the historians. Give reasons.

Answer 1

1. After Kalinga war Ashoka went into repentance on seeing the devastation created by war.

2. He accepted Buddhism, took many steps to spread principles of Buddhism

3. He gave importance to inscription

4. Ashoka gave priority to *** programmes for people

5. He constructed many historical monuments.

Ex: Sanchi stupas, Saranfctha etc. .

1. Many poets, philosopher were encouraged by him