Ancient India
Emperor Ashoka and His Legacy
Emperor Ashoka was one of the most influential rulers of the Mauryan Empire. His inscriptions preserve direct evidence of ancient Indian governance, welfare and moral thought.
The Kalinga War
Examine the conflict, its human consequences and what Ashoka’s inscriptions say.
Explore →Ashoka Chakra history
Follow the connection between Ashokan art and India’s modern National Flag.
Explore →Lion Capital of Sarnath
Read about the sculpture that became the basis of India’s State Emblem.
Explore →Ashoka’s dhamma
Ashoka’s dhamma included humane treatment, restraint from unnecessary violence, welfare, responsible administration, moral self-examination and respect between religious communities. It should not be reduced to a narrow religious law.