Asoka was an ancient Indian emperor during the Mauryan Dynasty. The Mauryan Dynasty reigned during the years of 268-232 BCE. Asoka is seen as one of the most praised rulers in history because of his contributions to his empire. Asoka expanded the Mauryan empire more than any other emperor in the history of India. Besides the fact that he was seen as a great ruler he also had a dark side to him. Although Asoka put many people through multiple wars, in the end it caused him to be a very enlightened ruler. He allowed his people to practice their own religions and also put out edicts to better their lives. Asoka was the type of ruler who loved to expand his empire, no matter what it took. Asoka expanded his dynasty from the northern Himalayas all the way to the southern Hindu Kush mountains. From east to west the empire stretched from the countries Assam to Balochistan. Trying to expand to that distance meant there would be lots of land owned by different civilizations you will be cutting into. These people would not allow Asoka and his men just to walk in and take everything without putting up a fight. The people of Kalinga were able to hold off Asoka and his men for nine years …show more content…
He still had the second largest contribution to the Mauryan Empire. In most of today's societies people are allowed to practice whatever religion they want to, but that was not the case for ancient civilizations Asoka was one of the only ancient rulers who allowed his people to practice whatever they wanted. Asoka also allowed prisoners a chance to have a trial to prove they are innocent just like in most modern Countries. Lots of rules in his edicts have influenced rules all around the world. Asoka also is a great example of how the pen is mightier than the sword, began his rule as a ruthless killing machine with no mercy and ended as a loyal follower of Buddhism with citizens who adore
Two rulers discussed in this chapter are Naram-Sin and Gudea. Naram-Sin is remembered as a ruler of the Akkadian Empire, and his reign was evidenced by success regarding an acquisition of resources and strengthening of his army. In terms of works of art, Naram-Sin pushed for his carvings and paintings to be done on walls and caves. Through that, he believed that his legacy would have been carried from one generation to another in Mesopotamia.
Asoka added Kalinga to India. Kalinga was awkwardly located in the middle of India which made it arduous to travel from one side to the other (Doc A). And by strategically adding Kalinga, Asoka made traveling throughout the Indian empire much easier. Indians could take a direct route, rather than rerouting and significantly lengthening their trek. Asoka also prevented India from invasion, as Kalinga was India’s only enemy. Furthermore, Kalinga was “a powerful maritime area” (Doc B). This meant that Kalinga had a bustling fishing industry, was rich in natural resources, and was a powerful trading nation. And when added to the empire, Kalinga provided a significant economic boost to India. Asoka added Kalinga to India, not simply to expand. He added Kalinga because he
Augustus Caesar’s had a huge impact on Western Civilization. He molded Rome into being a peaceful place. He changed Rome. He made it bigger and more glorious. He created things that we still use today like currency and the postal service. He was good to the people of Rome, and because of his kindness he was worshiped by most of the Roman’s and after his death considered a
Throughout history, and in many nations and empires throughout time, governments are affected by religions of different kinds. Religion has been an integral component of humanity, as a way to search answers to existential questions that they might have as well as possibly giving a reason as to why the things they saw happen occur, mostly in older religions. Religion is used by people in power to govern the citizens of their nations on a basis of that religion, as a way to set the foundations of the rules and regulations that must be followed. The Han Dynasty and the Gupta Empire during the classical ages of China and India, respectively, are examples of how their emperors used religion to exert control and shape their nation. The methods in
However, despite his internal flaws and choices, the Byzantine Empire made many great achievements under his reign. From the scattered beliefs of the people to one single faith, to the law code that erased all confusion regarding citizens and clarified them, to the lands of the West that were reconquered, and to the construction of ingenious and beautiful structures that astound people to this day. He made three great contributions, the creation of marvelous structures and cities such as Constantinople, a foundation built upon a single faith in God, and the Justinian Code. His political and social reforms, economic successes, and military conquests mark his legacy as a testament to the creation of a new Byzantine Empire.
Asoka came to the throne in 270 B.C. after a power struggle that ended in the death of one of his brothers. He was at first disposed to follow the example of his father and grandfather and complete the conquest of the Indian peninsula. In about 256 B.C. Asoka attacked Kalinga, a country on the east coast of Madras, in order to expand his empire, which he ruled as a tyrant at the time. Asoka succeeded in conquering Kalinga in the bloody war in which 100,000 men were killed, 150,000 injured, and thousands were captured and retained as slaves. The sight of the slaughter involved in his conquest deeply distressed Asoka and deeply affected his mind. Overwhelmed by the carnage, he changed his way of life.
In the glorious Eighteenth Dynasty, when Egypt became for the first time a world power, a young Pharaoh ascended the throne about 1375 B.C., who first called himself Amenhotep (IV) like his father, but later on changed his name to Akhenaten (1370-1358 B.C.). This king undertook to force upon his subjects a new religion, one contrary to their ancient traditions and to all their familiar habits. It was a strict monotheism, the first attempt of its kind in the history of the world, as far as we know; and religious intolerance, which was foreign to antiquity before this and for long after, was inevitably born with the belief in one god. But Amenhotep’s reign lasted only for seventeen years; very soon after his death in 1358 B.C. the new religion was swept away and the memory of the heretic king proscribed. From the ruins of his new capital, which he had built and dedicated to his god, and from the inscription in the rock tombs belonging to it, we derive the little knowledge we possess of him.1
noble birth and he had a lot of responsibility in his kingdom. He is looked up to by most for leadership and guidance.
was an impatient ruler and wouldn’t hesitate to show his power. He was in great physical state
A key part of uniting his people was the establishment of the Yasa, or code of behavior and laws. Unfortunately, there is no surviving written history of this code but scholars suggest that this code was so strong that it united all of his followers, including captured troops and civilians in a comm...
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He gave non-Muslims a lot of religious freedom to the point where they were almost equal to Muslims and this kept people from revolting because there was no need to fight for freedom, they already had
...ding the Mauryan Empire’s territory. When the empire was under Bindusara’s control the empire mainly expanded southwards. The empire was expanded as far south as Mysore. He also conquered 16 states in total and expanded the empire from the sea in the west to the sea in the east. Bindusara conquered almost all of India except for Kalinga (modern day Orissa).
King Sejong, the fourth King of the Choson Dynasty from 1418 to 1450, is regarded by most Koreans as one of the greatest figures in their country's history. Along with his strong love and enthusiasm for the nation, he enforced many significant reforms, laying the foundation for the Confucian state dynasty that was to rule for more than 500 years.