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56.
Though Ashoka had many sons, the inscriptions mentioned only one who is not mentioned in any other source. He is
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Pradeep jha said:
1 decade ago
But I have read about only one son ie, Mahendra who has been sent to cylone for advertisement of bhuddhism.
Srikant said:
1 decade ago
Even I read that asoka has 1 son and 1 daughter.
Seema said:
1 decade ago
How many sons of Ashoka
Hardik said:
1 decade ago
Ashoka had many wives and children, but many of their names are lost to time. Mahindra and Sanghamitra were twins born by his first wife, Devi.
Biplab said:
1 decade ago
I listen Ashok have many sons, but we only get two names . Son's is Mahendra, and daughter is Songhomitra, They sent to Cylon for advertisement of bhuddhism.
Saravanan said:
1 decade ago
Tivala Maurya (born 3rd-century BC) also referred to as Tivara, was an imperial prince of the Maurya Empire as the son of Emperor Ashoka and his Empress consort Kaurwaki. He is the only son of Ashoka who is mentioned in his inscriptions, along with his mother, Kaurwaki, in the Queen Edict.
Tivala also served as the viceroy of Takshila during the reign of his father.
Tivala also served as the viceroy of Takshila during the reign of his father.
Sneha said:
1 decade ago
But I have read about his two childrens and they are Mahendra and Sanghamitra.
Guru said:
1 decade ago
Ashoka has four sons and 2 daughters they are:
Sons:
1. Mahenda
2. Tivara .
3. Kunala.
4. Jaulaka.
Daughters:
1. Sanghamitra.
2. Charumati.
Sons:
1. Mahenda
2. Tivara .
3. Kunala.
4. Jaulaka.
Daughters:
1. Sanghamitra.
2. Charumati.
Srikriti said:
9 years ago
But I knew it as only 2, Mahendra and Kunala.
Watinungba said:
9 years ago
How many wives do exactly Ashoka had can I know their names? and who are their sons? I am confused.
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