The discovery of 2-metre-long Buddha heads with intact features in Ratnagiri establishes that Buddhism was the predominant ...

His policies promoted non-violence, religious tolerance, and moral governance, laying the groundwork for the spread of Buddhism across Asia. But what if Ashoka had never embraced Buddhism?

The first surviving reference as the Buddha is in the third century BCE Edicts of Ashoka. The Lumbini pillar inscription, which marks Emperor Ashoka’s pilgrimage to the birthplace of Prince Siddhartha ...

Buddhism as a Cultural Ambassador Soft power is the power to affect others by influencing culture, values, and ideology ...

Ashoka the Great stands as the most successful Mauryan leader after establishing himself as a warlike ruler who evolved into a peaceful and Buddhist follower. What would Indian history look like if ...

A Kendriya Vidyalaya teacher was suspended for her abusive rant about Bihar. People celebrated her suspension on social media ...

Buddhism has deeply influenced Asian cultures, with various branches, including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. It spread widely due to royal patronage, particularly under Emperor Ashoka.

This stupa is a witness to the development and spread of Buddhism. Sanchi Stupa is one of the stupas built by Emperor Ashoka, which is the main symbol of Buddhism. There is a Toran gate here ...