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Mauryan Empire: Expansion, Administration, and Legacy of Ashoka

The Mauryan Empire, ruled by Chandragupta, Bindusara, and the renowned Ashoka, witnessed significant expansion and innovative administration methods. Through taxation, infrastructure development, and royal appointments, the empire flourished. Ashoka's reign marked a shift towards peace, public welfa

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Ancient Origins of Human Rights: Code of Hammurabi to Cyrus the Great

Explore the historical roots of human rights, starting from the Code of Hammurabi in Mesopotamia, through the reforms of Urukagina and the Neo-Sumerian Code of Ur-Nammu, to the groundbreaking principles established by Cyrus the Great in the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Witness the evolution of human r

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Overview of Mauryan Empire: Chandragupta, Bindusara, and Ashoka

Mauryan Empire, established by the Mauryas, was the first major empire in India, encompassing a vast territory and surpassing previous dynasties in land control. Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and Ashoka were key emperors who shaped the empire's history. Chandragupta, supported by Chanakya, conquer

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Ashoka: The Emperor Who Embraced Peace and Dhamma

Ashoka, the renowned emperor, transitioned from a military conqueror to a propagator of peace and Dhamma after witnessing the horrors of war. He spread his message through inscriptions in various languages, emphasizing non-violence, respect, and ethics. Despite diverse religions in his empire leadin

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Rise of States and Empires in Ancient India

Explore the emergence and consolidation of power under the Mauryan Dynasty in ancient India, focusing on key figures like Ashoka and significant historical developments such as the shift eastward in intellectual and political life. Discover the richness of sources detailing the period's political, e

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Empowering Changemakers: Ashoka's Impact and Nordic Initiatives

Overview of Ashoka's global impact in fostering social entrepreneurship and Changemaking, including the Nordic region. The value proposition and methodology of the Nordic Changemaker Map initiative are explored, highlighting efforts to strengthen networks, collaborations, and societal understanding

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Insights into Ashoka: The Emperor Who Embraced Peace

Explore the legacy of Ashoka, an influential ruler in history known for his transition towards peace, as seen through his inscriptions and the Mauryan Dynasty. Discover the difference between kingdoms and empires, the significance of dynasties, and the administration in Ashoka's vast empire. Learn a

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