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Unraveling the complex journey of Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism

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Did Ashoka started following Buddhism only after Kalinga war?   KALINGA WAR:(261B.C-260B.C) Introduction : Explore the nuanced phases of Emperor Ashoka's life, addressing the debate surrounding the timing of his conversion to Buddhism and shedding light on historical texts and epigraphic evidence. Succession Struggles and Three Phases of Ashoka's Life : Dive into the complexities of Ashoka's ascent to the throne, marked by a battle of succession and the phases of Kamasoka, Chandasoka, and Dhammasoka, providing a comprehensive understanding of his transformative journey. Kalinga War and Alleged Conversion : Examine the historical context of the Kalinga War (261-260 B.C.) and the aftermath that some critics argue led to Ashoka's dramatic conversion to Buddhism. Analyze the 13th major rock edict, which attributes his proximity to Dhamma to the annexation of Kalinga. Gradual Conversion Evidences : Contrast the immediate conversion narrative with epigraphic evidence pointing

Debunking Aryan invasion theory

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What is Aryan invasion  (1800-1500 BCE)  theory? Foreigners from the north are believed to have migrated to India and settled in the Indus Valley and Ganges Plain from 1800-1500 BCE. The most prominent of these groups spoke Indo-European languages and were called Aryans, or “noble people” in the Sanskrit language. It was GERMAN linguistic MAX MULLER who in 19th centaury proposed this theory.  DEBUNKING ARYAN INVASION THEORY A lot of western scholars and regrettably few Indian scholars too argue that, civilization moved into India, entitled as " Aryan invasion theory ", but the genetic studies proved otherwise. People moved out of India. It's tragic that after all the evidences that prove this theory is a myth, still our Indian history textbooks are firmly following this myth. Nothing has been revised.  PURANIC EVIDENCE: ANAR PURANAS actually speak about people moving out of India. There is a story of king yayati and his sons. Yayati has five sons. Yadu  Turvashu Anudruhy