Ashoka's Reigning

By Ava Geiman
  • 304 BCE

    Ashoka's possible birthday

    304 BCE.
  • 268 BCE

    Emperor

    After Bindusara's death, Ashoka became emperor of the Mauryan Empire in India. Ashoka and his brothers fought in a war of succession. Ashoka pulled out the victory after many years of conflict.
  • 268 BCE

    Ashoka the Great

    Ashoka's reign begins in 268 BCE and continues through 232 BCE. He becomes the third ruler of the Mauryan Empire.
  • Battle of Kalinga
    260 BCE

    Battle of Kalinga

    This war was fought in ancient India. It was between the Mauryan Empire and Kalinga. This was a very bloody battle.
  • Aftermath of the war
    260 BCE

    Aftermath of the war

    The battle of Kalinga was bloodshed. Due to all of the gore Ashoka decides to change his governing. This leads him to change his ways to Buddhism.