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In his book ‘Ashoka: Portrait of a Philosopher King,’ author Patrick Olivelle explores Ashoka’s life and reforms by digging deep into his writings and inscriptions to shed light on the complex Buddhist king who remorsefully embraced non-violence after the Kalinga War. He was penitent but not a pacifist. Olivelle highlights Ashoka’s role in decentralising the Brahminical religious hierarchy and offers a nuanced understanding of ancient Indian history.
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