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Known as one of India's greatest emperors, Ashoka played a critical role in helping make Buddhism a world religion. As the peace-loving ruler of one of the world's largest, richest and most powerful multi-ethnic states, he is considered an exemplary ruler, who tried to put into practice a secular state ethic of non-violence.
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What kind of ruler was Menes?
cruel and mean and weird i guess
What did asoka's edicts proclaim?
religious toleration
What kind of ruler was King Arthur?
King Arthur was only a legend, but in the stories, he is brave, strong and wise.
What are the differences between Alexander and ashoka?
asoka and alexander difference
Was Cleopatra a kind or cruel ruler?
To answer your question correctly, you must first remember that we have to judge the ancient rulers by their own standards and not by ours. There was no such thing as a "kind" ruler in the ancient world. The "good emperors/kings" would not hesitate to slit an opponent's throat if they thought he presented a danger. Cleopatra was neither kind nor cruel, but some of her actions, especially the killing of her brother and sister, are positively cruel to us.
