How Long to Read Ashoka, the Visionary

How Long Does it Take to Read Ashoka, the Visionary?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Ashoka, the Visionary by Ashok Khanna

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Ungainly in appearance, disliked by his father, the king, but nurtured by his mother, Ashoka worked to elicit his elders' approval. At the age of 18, his father sent him to quell a rebellion that his brother, the crown prince, had failed to do. His success propelled him to be appointed as viceroy of a province. There he met Devi, a beautiful, devout Buddhist. With the death of his father, supported by the chief minister, Ashoka was crowned the new king. Ashoka ruled the Indian subcontinent from 269 bce to 232 bce. After the Kalinga War, a turning point for Ashoka, his devotion to Buddha's teachings became unconditional, and he based his governance on its precepts of non-violence, tolerance and compassion. His support for Buddhism helped it grow from a small sect to a world religion. When it spread to Asia, his model of Dharmaraj was emulated as exemplary kingship by many Asian rulers through history. Prime Minister Nehru, in The Discovery of India, described Ashoka as 'a man who was greater than any king or emperor'. He worked to incorporate Ashoka's secular approach and considerate administration in India's Constitution. As a young democracy, India must adopt both Ashoka's and Nehru's vision of compassionate governance to mature as a nation.

How long is Ashoka, the Visionary?

Ashoka, the Visionary by Ashok Khanna is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ashoka, the Visionary Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Ashoka, the Visionary aloud.

What Reading Level is Ashoka, the Visionary?

Ashoka, the Visionary is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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