Practicing Success
Which of the following kings was regarded as an inspiring figure by the nationalist leaders in the twentieth century ? |
Chandragupta Maurya Ashoka Samudragupta Vikramaditya-1 |
Ashoka |
Many of these historians found the message on Asokan inscriptions very different from that of most other rulers, suggesting that Asoka was more powerful and industrious, as also more humble than later rulers who adopted grandiose titles. So it is not surprising that nationalist leaders in the twentieth century regarded him as an inspiring figure. |