Early life of Alexander: Alexander was born to victory. Along with two other pleasant messages Phillip received the third message regarding the birth of a son who was named Alexander. Astrologers predicted that this boy would be invincible. He was a blond, long haired, large eyed boy whose early education was entrusted to Aristotle a scholar of repute. He was [...]
In the 4th century B.C. India entered into a glorious period of her history. For the first time, India achieved her political unity under the Maurya dynasty of which Chandragupta Maurya was the founder. It was not merely Chandragupta Maurya who made India great by his military power, but his grandson Asoka played a vital role in spreading the Indian [...]
"Amidst the tens and thousands of names of monarchs that crowd the columns of history, their majesty's graciousness, and serenities and royal highness and the like, the name of Asoka shines alone almost as a star”-H.G. Wells. Devanampriya Priyadarsi Asoka ascended the throne of Magadha in 273 B.C. He was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya and son of Bindusara. [...]