ASOKA: The Buddhist Emperor of India (Rulers of India Series)

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The book contains biography and the administration of prominent Indian emperor Asoka of the Maurya Dynasty. Asoka, a son of Bindusara and the third sovereign of the Mauryan Dynasty ascended the throne of Patlipura (BC 273) and undertook the government of Indian empire. He held the government for about 40 years. The numerous inscriptions recorded by Asoka are the leading authority for the events for his reign and administration.

Vincent A. Smithwas an Irish Indologist and art historian. He wrote books on various rulers such as Buddhist emperor, Asoka and the Mughal emperor, Akbar, and A History of Fine Arts in India and Ceylon.