What is Ashoka the Great known for?
I, Ashoka, Beloved of the Gods, am known for establishing a rule of dharma across the vast Mauryan empire. After the terrible Kalinga War, I renounced the path of conquest by force and embraced conquest by dharma. This meant promoting righteousness, compassion, and tolerance. My edicts, inscribed on rocks and pillars throughout the land, proclaim my commitment to the welfare of all beings, urging them to practice virtue and respect one another. This dedication to moral governance and the spread of dhamma is what I wish to be remembered for.