[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Literature, language and dating](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature) › [A History of Sanskrit Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.macdonell-1900) › c19.10 # A History of Sanskrit Literature c19.10 A History of Sanskrit Literature c19.10 - **Language:** English ### [c19.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.macdonell-1900.c19.10) Chandragupta’s grandson, the famous Açoka, not only maintained his national Indian empire, but extended it in every direction. Having adopted Buddhism as the state religion, he did much to spread its doctrines, especially to Ceylon, which since then has remained the most faithful guardian of Buddhist tradition. - [Previous: c19.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.macdonell-1900.c19.9) - [Next: c19.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.macdonell-1900.c19.11) - [Up: c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.macdonell-1900.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.macdonell-1900.c19.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.literature.macdonell-1900.c19.10) · Pramāṇa