<p>This Friday, Fine Print begins Series 1: India- The Land of Spices. This is episode one of part one- the Mauryan Empire and Buddhism. Today's episode explores the beginnings of the Mauryan Dynasty, as well as its most influential leaders, and how Emperor Ashoka made Buddhism a prominent religion throughout India.</p>

This Friday, Fine Print begins Series 1: India- The Land of Spices. This is episode one of part one- the Mauryan Empire and Buddhism. Today's episode explores the beginnings of the Mauryan Dynasty, as well as its most influential leaders, and how Emperor Ashoka made Buddhism a prominent religion throughout India.

Who was Ashoka? | The Rise of the Mauryan Empire

Join us every other Friday as we embark on a new journey through the tales of history, where we deep dive into different events taking place in the world in history, all presented in chronological order. From the splendors of the first human civilization to intriguing modern-day events, Fine Print touches upon the most interesting topics that have profoundly shaped our resonant past. Join us to discover the tales of our history as we unweave stories that often go unnoticed in the fine print.

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