Emperor Ashoka

GPTKB entity

Statements (98)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Emperor
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:administered_by edicts on morality
gptkbp:advocated_for non-violence
gptkbp:aftermath Conversion to Buddhism
gptkbp:born c. 304 BC
gptkbp:built stupas
gptkbp:can_transform_into to Buddhism
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Pataliputra
gptkbp:children gptkb:Mahinda
Sanghamitra
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:Ashoka_Pillars
gptkb:Buddhist_stupas
gptkb:Ashoka's_Edicts
Buddhist festivals
Ashoka Day
gptkbp:constructed_in roads
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:the_Seleucid_Empire
gptkbp:cultural_impact Symbol of peace and non-violence
Representation in literature and media
Influence on Indian art and architecture
Influence on modern political thought
Ashoka's role in the spread of Indian culture
Influence on Buddhist texts
Influence on Indian philosophy
Inspiration for leaders advocating non-violence
gptkbp:defeated war after Kalinga War
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:historical_texts
gptkbp:died 232 BC
c. 232 BC
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Maurya_Dynasty
gptkbp:edicts gptkb:Pillar_Edicts
gptkb:Rock_Edicts
gptkbp:encouraged agriculture
tolerance among religions
gptkbp:established gptkb:rock
hospitals
gptkbp:expansion gptkb:Maurya_Empire
gptkbp:father gptkb:Bindusara
gptkbp:governance Dhamma-based governance
gptkbp:had several children
three wives
gptkbp:held_in the Third Buddhist Council
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Maurya_Empire
gptkbp:historical_significance First ruler to promote Buddhism as state religion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Emperor Ashoka
gptkbp:influence Spread of Buddhism
Cultural exchange in Asia
gptkbp:influenced Indian culture
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:future_leaders
gptkbp:international_relations Diplomatic missions to other kingdoms
Support for Buddhist missions abroad
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in Indian nationalism
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of numerous studies
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of peace
gptkbp:is_associated_with the Ashoka Chakra
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Buddhist traditions
gptkbp:is_featured_in Indian currency
Indian history
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as films and literature
gptkbp:is_recognized_for his edicts
gptkbp:is_remembered_for his humanitarian efforts
as a great ruler
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Edicts_of_Ashoka
Buddhism promotion
gptkbp:language gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkb:Prakrit
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Ashoka_Chakra
gptkb:Ashoka's_Dhamma
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Dharma
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Kalinga_War
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Bindusara
gptkbp:promoted gptkb:education
gptkb:Dhamma
public welfare
gptkbp:received Buddhist missionaries
gptkbp:reform Infrastructure development
Promotion of welfare activities
gptkbp:reformed gptkb:administration
gptkbp:reign 268 BC
232 BC
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:spouse Tishyaraksha
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Dasaratha_Maurya
gptkbp:supported animal welfare
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor
gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in the spread of Buddhism
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in environmental conservation
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of gptkb:social_justice
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:was_involved_in the Kalinga War
gptkbp:was_known_for his inscriptions
gptkbp:was_the_grandson gptkb:Chandragupta_Maurya
gptkbp:was_the_son gptkb:Bindusara
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ashoka_Chakra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5