of imperialism and the effects that it has on the subordinate countries. In many of the situations, over the course of the twentieth century, changes have been made after independence that have caused a change for the better in the post-colonial countries. After years of revolts and turmoil in countries such as South Africa and India, they are finally beginning to modernize and reach the levels of their old imperial nations. European imperialism caused a stalemate in
The Ashokan edicts in Delhi are a series of edicts on the teachings of Buddha created by Ashoka , the Mauryan Emperor who ruled in the Indian subcontinent during the 3rd century BC. The Edicts of Ashoka were either carved on in-situ rocks or engraved on pillars erected throughout the empire; examples of both are found in Delhi .
by Cristian Violatti. Emperor Ashoka the Great (sometimes spelt AÅoka) lived from 304 to 232 BCE and was the third ruler of the Indian Mauryan Empire, the largest ever in the Indian subcontinent and one of the world's largest empires at its time.He ruled form 268 BCE to 232 BCE and became a model of kingship in the Buddhist tradition.Under Ashoka India had an estimated population of 30 million, much higher than any of the contemporary Hellenistic kingdoms. After Ashokaâs death, however, the Mauryan dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved.e ruled form 268 BCE to 232 BCE and became a model of kingship in the Buddhist tradition. Under Ashoka India had an estimated population of 30 million, much higher than any of the contemporary Hellenistic kingdoms. After Ashokaâs death, however, the Mauryan dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved.