Asokan inscriptons: A bird-eye view

Asoka is one of the greatest emperors not only in Indian history but world history. He was a great conqueror, efficient administrator and successful religious leader. No matter from which point view his achievements are evaluated, he proves to be absolutely worthy. ‘He had energy Chandra Gupta, versatility Samudra Gupta catholicity an Akbar.’ appropriate successor for vast empire that inherited father. As we have seen how assimilated kingdom Kalinga. personally participated this war conducted army. This shows military prowess. During reign, India experienced unprecedented political unity stability. made many reforms field administration. ‘Prajapalak’ emperor concept kingship patriarchal reform. never claimed divine origin always considered himself servant people. sincerely eager do material also moral welfare subjects. In empire, organised administration with such ability skill there complete peace order long reign about 37 years. solved problem national very efficiently introduced practice using language, script type law whole country. The establishment punishment-equality behavioural equality certainly heralds revolutionary era justice. sixth inscription, expresses views on these words: