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Ashoka the Great (also Samrat Ashoka, Ashoka Maurya) succeeded to the throne of Mauryan Empire in 273 B.C., after the death of his father, Bindusara. He is remembered for his efforts to spread the message of peace through Buddhism among the masses.

King Ashoka is popularly known as Ashoka the Great. In his inscriptions he is called Devanampiya (beloved of the gods) and Piyadashi (one who looks to the welfare of his subjects).

Sources: The edicts of Mauryan Emperor Ashoka that were found in different parts of the country are the most dependable evidences of his reign. Besides these edicts, the Buddhist book Divyavadana and Ceylonese chronicles Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa also give important information about Ashoka and his reign.

Birth and Early Life: Ashoka was born to Emperor Bindusara in 304 B.C. Ashoka had several brothers and sisters. He was an extremely brilliant and fearless child. He also got military training during his <a href="https://www.importantindia.com/9193/early-life-of-asoka-the-great-devanampriya-priyadarshi/" target="_blank">early life</a>. When he was just 18 years old, he was appointed as the Viceroy of Avanti. He married Vedisa-Mahadevi Sakyakumari. Mahadevi gave birth to Mahendra (son) and Sanghamitra (daughter).

Meanwhile, a severe revolt broke at Taxila and situation was going beyond control. Ashoka was called, and there he displayed his skills while successfully suppressing the rebellion.