Emperors Ashoka and Aurangzeb, two towering figures in Indian history, present a fascinating study of contrasts and similarities. Both ascended their thrones through bloodshed, embraced religious ...

It was the largest empire in Indian history. In 268 BC Ashoka took his place on the throne - but not without considerable struggle. Buddhist writings tell us that he killed "99 of his brothers ...

Ashoka symbolizes one of India's great ages. After years of brutal rule and the bloody Battle of Kalinga, Ashoka felt tremendous regret for the violence he wrought upon his enemies. He converted ...

It was the largest empire in Indian history. In 268 BC Ashoka took his place on the throne - but not without considerable struggle. Buddhist writings tell us that he killed "99 of his brothers ...

It was the largest empire in Indian history. In 268 BC Ashoka took his place on the throne - but not without considerable struggle. Buddhist writings tell us that he killed "99 of his brothers ...