King Ashoka

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:Christian_art
gptkb:the_Mauryan_Empire
Mauryan architecture
ancient Indian history
the spread of Indian culture
gptkbp:born c. 304 BC
gptkbp:commemorated_by Buddha Purnima
Ashoka Jayanti
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Kalinga_War
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films
gptkbp:died c. 232 BC
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Maurya_Dynasty
gptkbp:established gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Buddhist_stupas
gptkbp:father gptkb:Bindusara
gptkbp:historical_significance establishment of a centralized government
promotion of social welfare
spread of Buddhism in Asia
cultural exchange along trade routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Ashoka
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Buddhism
Indian culture
gptkbp:inscription gptkb:Pillar_Edicts
gptkb:Rock_Edicts
gptkbp:inspired peace movements
modern leaders
Buddhist movements
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a key figure in world history
a pioneer of social justice
a promoter of religious tolerance
one of the greatest Indian emperors
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Ashoka_Pillars
gptkb:Edicts_of_Ashoka
spread of Buddhism
gptkbp:language gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkb:Prakrit
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Ashoka_Chakra
Buddhist symbols
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Dharma
gptkbp:portrayed_in art and literature
gptkbp:post-conversion promoted non-violence
promoted dharma
gptkbp:reign 268 BC
232 BC
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Dasaratha_Maurya
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor_of_India
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dharmarajika_Stupa
gptkb:King_Kavantissa
gptkb:Mahavamsa
gptkb:Sarnath_archaeological_site
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6