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Art-Manufactures of India: Specially Compiled for the Glasgow International Exhibition, 1888 [Hardcover]
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ASHOKA
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Asia and Western Dominance: A Survey of the Vasco da Gama Epoch of Asian History, 1498-1945
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Asian Popular Culture: The Global (Dis )Continuity
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Asians in Britain: 400 Years of History
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Asiatic Mythology
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Asiatic Mythology
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Asiatic Neighbours (Classic Reprint)
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Asoka
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Asoka
0₹626.50Discover the life of Emperor Ashoka, a pivotal figure in ancient Indian history. This classic work by pioneering Indian historian D.R. Bhandarkar offers a definitive study of the Maurya dynasty’s transformational ruler. Drawing from inscriptions and texts, Bhandarkar reconstructs Ashoka’s reign, his moral journey after the Kalinga war, and his enduring legacy of compassion and dharma. Explore the profound significance of Ashoka’s edicts and his role in spreading Buddhism. Essential reading for students of Indian history, scholars, and anyone fascinated by ancient Indian rulers and moral leadership.
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Asoka & The Decline Of The Mauryas (oip)
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