There are Buddhists celebrating Emperor Ashoka's birthday. It's foolish to celebrate a King or Emperor in a democracy. Ashoka's kingdom has nothing to do with today's India. Neither Shivaji's nor Akbar and Samudra Gupta.
Political significance of Buddha is a different subject!
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Kolkata: Race 2

1️⃣ EMPEROR ASHOKA

J: R Vaibhav
T: Vikash Jaiswal
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2️⃣ Sky Hawk
3️⃣ Winter Star
4️⃣ Sun God
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Emperor Ashoka, once a ruthless conqueror, found peace in Buddhism after the Kalinga war. He spread Buddhism to Sri Lanka, established symbols like the Four Lions and Ashoka Chakra, embodying peace. #EmperorAshoka #Buddhism #Transformation #Peace