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| It is estimated that Asoka was born around 304 BC, give and take a few years on either side. |
December 15, 2015, NewsCrunch
The Nitish Kumar-ledBihar cabinet has taken a decision to celebrate the birth anniversary of emperor Asoka on April 14 every year.
Biharis, who take immense pride in the accomplishment of Asoka, will also enjoy a state holiday on that day.
The Nitish Kumar-led
Biharis, who take immense pride in the accomplishment of Asoka, will also enjoy a state holiday on that day.
But The Telegraph notes that historians are sure of neither the date nor the year in which Asoka was born.
It is estimated that Asoka was born around 304 BC, give and take a few years on either side.
The Telegraph quoted historian Romila Thapar, who said even the exact birth year is matter of debate among historians.
Thapar, who has a written highly regarded book on Asoka, is considered an expert on subject.
It is estimated that Asoka was born around 304 BC, give and take a few years on either side.
The Telegraph quoted historian Romila Thapar, who said even the exact birth year is matter of debate among historians.
Thapar, who has a written highly regarded book on Asoka, is considered an expert on subject.