Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3514
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3514
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Asoka reigned for thirty-seven years.²⁴ In his later life he came to be called Dhammāsoka on account of his pious deeds.²⁵ The Dīpavaṃsa gives his name in several places as Piyadassi.²⁶