when did ashoka die
by Cristian Violatti. Emperor Ashoka the Great (sometimes spelt AÅoka) lived from 304 to 232 BCE and was the third ruler of the Indian Mauryan Empire, the largest ever in the Indian subcontinent and one of the world's largest empires at its time.He ruled form 268 BCE to 232 BCE and became a model of kingship in the Buddhist tradition.Under Ashoka India had an estimated population of 30 million, much higher than any of the contemporary Hellenistic kingdoms. After Ashokaâs death, however, the Mauryan dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved.e ruled form 268 BCE to 232 BCE and became a model of kingship in the Buddhist tradition. Under Ashoka India had an estimated population of 30 million, much higher than any of the contemporary Hellenistic kingdoms. After Ashokaâs death, however, the Mauryan dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved.