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This biography, written by D. R. Bhandarkar, the Carmichael professor, of Ancient Indian History in the University of Calcutta in 1925, is of the famous Buddhist emperor of India called Asoka (meaning: without sorrow). The book is divided into 8 chapters that discuss in detail: His early life; The empire and administration; Asoka as a Buddhist; His Dharma; Ashoka as a missionary; The social and religious life as shown from Ashokan Monuments; His place in history; and, Ashokan inscriptions and specifically discussed are the 14 rock edits that have been styled Dhamma lipi (edicts for the prorogation of Dhamma or rightful conduct).
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So much has been said and written about Asoka that some of those who happen to see this book may perhaps wonder what new things yet remain to be said about that Indian Monarch.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. 2nd Edition. Contents: 1. Asoka and his early life. 2. Asoka s empire and administration. 3. Asoka as a Buddhist. 4. Asoka s Dhamma. 5. Asoka as a missionary. 6. Social and religious life from Asokan monuments. Appendix. 7. Asoka s place in history. 8. Asoka inscriptions. Index. Seller Inventory # 33342a