Ashoka


 * Born in Patna
 * Conquered Kalinga
 * Grandson of Chandragupta
 * Converted to Buddhism
 * Made Rock and Pillar Edicts
 * Subdued a revolt in Taxila
 * Name means "without sorrow"
 * Ruled from region of Maghda
 * Erected a sculpture with a 24-spoked "wheel of righteousness"
 * Mauryan dynasty
 * Sent twin sons to spread Buddhism
 * Four lion capital sculpture at Sarnath
 * Called himself "Beloved of the Gods, King Piyadasi"