“This is a story based on legends. Some characters‚ events and places have been fictionalized for greater dramatic appeal. This film does not claim to be a complete historical account of Asoka’s life. It is an attempt to follow his journey.” (actual quote from Asoka) These are the words that launch Santosh Sivan’s 2001 historical drama film Asoka. Alas‚ this attempt has been wrongfully directed at one of Asoka’s love interests and later wives‚ Kaurwaki‚ and not at his actions following the Kalinga
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The Qin dynasty was founded in 221 B.C. by Qin Shihuangdi. Both the Qin and the Han dynasty are located in present day China in the continent of Asia. Similar to the Han Dynasty‚ the Qin dynasty was also ruled by an emperor who divided the land into provinces to be run by government officials. In contrast to the Han dynasty‚ the Qin dynasty was divided into 36 provinces. The Qin dynasty was ruled under a strict government with lots of rules. The Qin dynasty too was responsible for contributions to
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James Lentz DBQ essay on Asoka Asoka: Ruthless Conqueror or Enlightened Ruler Asoka was one of the greatest rulers of ancient India. He was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya of Magadha who established the first Indian empire. Chandragupta reigned for twenty-four years before relinquishing his throne in favor of his son‚ Bundusara (Asoka’s father)‚ who left no noticeable mark upon the empire. My thesis would be that Asoka was an enlightened ruler and not a ruthless conqueror. The first
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The Russian Empire under the rule of the Romanov Dynasty for almost 300 years grew and cemented itself as a major global power. From its ambiguous beginnings in 1613‚ the Romanov dynasty was born from the boyar nobles of feudal Russia‚ evolving to become the historically significant head of a modern empire. Yet‚ almost as soon as it was born‚ the Romanov family fell to the rigours of a changing world. Long and short term influences alike converged to topple the ailing autocracy‚ yet perhaps the most
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The Tudor dynasty experienced differing uncertainties throughout their reigns on the throne of England. From politics and war overseas‚ to succession difficulties. Each Monarch throughout early modern England faced conflicting challenges and hardships‚ nevertheless Henry VIII stands out among them all. Henry’s turbulent years on the throne presents an evolution throughout English society‚ culture‚ religion and politics‚ to name a few. Henry was not expected to become King‚ being only the third child
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|Factual Information |Quote |CCOT | | |Mauryan: ruled by Chandragupta Maurya and later on by his Grandson | | | |POLITICAL |Ashoka. Followed the laws on the 5 pillars set up by Ashoka. They |
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Anna H. Asian Art History Maurya Dynasty: Sarnath Lion Capital Mauryan Empire of India lasted from 4th to 2nd century BCE. According to Coomaraswmy‚ an Indian historian‚ Mauryan art had three phases. The third phase was considered the beginning of brick and stone sculpture and architecture. The pillars of Asoka would consider such example‚ which are free standing carved animal capitals created in the time of Asoka empire. There are 20 known pillars that Asoka commissioned
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Discussion questions chapter 6 1)How have geographical features influence the political social and cultural development of india? The Himalayan mountains in the north of India act as a natural buffer from China. This is important‚ because China to the North has been a powerful country in history. The natural break has caused both nations to be separate and free from war. The Ganges river is one of the longest in the world and has been used to cultivate crops. The Ganges is the 7th longest
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collection of taxes for maintaining public works. His son expanded the kingdom even further Then Nandas usurped the throne and further expanded the kingdom to become the first empire builders of India. They in turn were overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya in 323 BC By Toolika Gupta‚ Associate Prof. FD Delhi 3 Social Life Continued • North western India was a part of the Persian Empire‚ as Cyrus the king of Persia had annexed the states of Kamboja and Gandhara and most of the trans Indus region in
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Whenever we get on with a job‚ we need support in many ways. Quite often‚ we get the support we require. When I sat down to complete this project‚ I was not sure if I could have managed to complete even twenty five percent of what I have done now. The truth is- it wouldn’t have been‚ but for the priceless support I have received during the course of the project work. So it is my privilege to mention them and thank them for their help. I would like to express my gratitude
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