The mauryan empire

It also included Kabul, Kandahar, Nepal and Kashmir.

The kalinga war, however, become  a turning point in ashoka’s  life. The death and destruction in this war filled him with remorse.

 

Deeply influenced by the Buddhist teachings  of peace, non-violence and compassion, ashoka embraced Buddhism and devoted his life to the welfare of his subjects.

Ashoka replaced the policy of dig bijaya with dhamma vijaya .

Dhamma, is detived from the Sanskrit word dharma meaning religious duty.

The main principles of dhamma were.

People should live in peace and hamony.

Ahimsa or mon-violence and non-injury to all living creatures should  be followed by all.

People should love one another  and respect other  religions.

Children should obey their eldest should treat the children with understanding.  

People should be understanding and kind to all people, including servants and slaves.