Which concept best summarizes the beliefs of ashoka? persecution tolerance power self-control

Tolerance.

Ashoka the Great was an Indian emperor who lived from 304 to 323 BCE. His way of governing became a model for kingship in Buddhism. Ashoka is famously known for having redacted one of the most memorable edicts of government in history. In this transcript he talks about religious freedom and tolerance, which reflected his way of reigning, he also promoted other values such as compassion for both animals and humans, respect for the elderly, and many other virtues. He constantly promoted tolerance between different religious sects to promote an environment of peace in the reign. It is interesting to know that Ashoka was not always like this, he commanded military campaigns that killed thousands, but experienced a major shift and embraced Buddhist principles of compassion, nonviolence, and tolerance which permeated the rest of his government and made him one of the best leaders that India had ever had.