Title
The Lion, Capital of Ashoka, 272BC
Caption
Ashoka was ruler of the Indian Mauryan kingdom in the 3rd century BC who converted to Buddhism. He replaced his policy of conquest by force to one of conquest by righteousness. His ethical principles were inscribed on rocks, pillars and walls throughout the kingdom.
Photographer: Christine Osborne
Info+
Photos12.com - World Religions Photo Library
Credit line
Photo12/World Religions Photo Library
Reference
OSB02247_BU1157
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,5Mb (1,1Mb) / 8,7in x 11,8in / 2611 x 3543 (300dpi)