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Ashoka (Mauryan Empire), as realized, 268-232 BCE

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The Mauryan Empire under Ashoka was an imperial administration centered at Pataliputra in the Indian subcontinent, governed by Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty. It operated from approximately 268 to 232 BCE across a territory spanning much of the Indian subcontinent, parts of present-day Afghanistan, and surrounding regions. It is principally associated with the issuance of the Edicts of Ashoka, a series of inscriptions on pillars and rock faces promulgating policies derived from Dhamma, and with state patronage of Buddhism.

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Tradition & Continuity and Sanctity & Transcendence run high with Authority & Hierarchy elevated, while Non-Maleficence sits low. Continuity is maintained through hierarchy rather than restraint, which is what separates it from Faithful Observance.

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