Ashoka as King, Buddhist, Philosopher and Ecumenist

Ever since his ‘re-discovery’ in the 19th century, Ashoka has, deservedly, received far more attention than any other king in Indian history. Olivelle’s interest in the ruler, explicitly evident since the turn of the millennium, has yielded this fascinating account, meant for ‘the informed and curious public’ (p. xvii). At a moment when we are inundated with disinformation and misinformation,