Now, eventually, after his death, the empire goes under weaker and weaker rulers, and by about 184, 185 BCE, it falls to another less significant dynasty in the whole scope of history. But just to appreciate what a big deal Ashoka is in the scope of history, here is a quote by H.G. Wells from his outline of history. Ashoka worked for the real needs of men. Amidst the tens of thousands of names of monarchs that crowd the columns of history, the name of Ashoka or Ashoka shines, and shines almost alone a star. From the Volga to Japan, his name is still honored, a lot because of his spread of Buddhism. More living men cherish his memory today than have ever heard the name of Constantine or Charlemagne.