Question

What does the name Ashoka mean?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> One with Sorrow
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> One without Sorrow
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> One with Love
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> One without Love

Answer 1

The correct option is B <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> One without Sorrow

The name Ashoka, means 'One without Sorrow'. He was the most famous Mauryan ruler. After Bindusara died in 273 B.C.E, it is believed that Ashoka defeated 99 of his brothers to win a succession battle to the throne.