History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 54 Ashoka the Great
Podcast 54 tells the story of Ashoka the Great, emperor of India during the Mauryan Dynasty. [19:36]
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 32: Pillar of Ashoka 18 May 2010
A fragment from a pillar edict of Indian ruler Ashoka. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, looks at how Ashoka turned his back on violence and plunder to promote the ethical codes inspired by Buddhism. Ashoka communicated to...