Emperor Asoka of India (aug 30, 273 BC – may 2, 232 BC)
Description:
King of Magadha who converted to Buddhism, making it he state religion and ruling according to dharma. He ordered Buddihist proclamations be left on pillars and rocks all through Idia.
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Date:
aug 30, 273 BC
may 2, 232 BC
~ 41 years