The Mauryan Polity c11.s1.t3.16

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6. According to the *Arthaśāstra* the expression *dharmavijaya* is a political term of much significance. There are three kinds of conquering monarchs—the righteous conqueror, the greedy conqueror and the demon-like conqueror. Of these the righteous conqueror is content with mere obeisance which is the acknowledgment of his overlordship¹ by other kings and chieftains.¹ Aśoka who indulged in *asuravijaya*, as for instance, in the Kaliṅga war, took to *dharmavijaya*.²