May 6, 2016
HIS 101
Dr. Swope The sustainability of empire with religious approach
1. Compare and contrast any 3 or more documents pertaining to great rulers, either produced by the rulers themselves or by others. Discuss what things the writer emphasizes and provide context for the supposed virtues (or vices) of the ruler in question. Alternatively you might consider critical documents from the other viewpoint.
People made of abilities to make other follow after him are called rules. From the preexisting life, i.e. from nomadic life to recent years many rulers ruled with their significance and administration approach in advancement of civilization. Rulers had peculiar characteristics so people obey …show more content…
King Ashoka (r.272-232 BCE), grandson of Chandragupta of Mauryan dynasty, conquered most of revival state with his farsighted military campaign and great motivation to conquer whole world. Later, King Ashoka transferred himself as monk and followed Buddhism by leaving his all warfare and violence in his 40s. At that time, people believed Buddhism as revival of Hinduism for examples practice slaughtering of animals in religious practice was criticized by Buddhism. Ashoka build built many monasteries called shrines “Stupas” in Nepal, Sri lanka, Bhutan, Burma etc. “Ashokan Stupa at Sachi is old stone structure in India.” Stone shrines which were erected by Ashoka enhanced both cultural and religious architecture at Mauryan dynasty. Building of such shrines rapidly increased because the religious scribes of Buddhism were written in them. .” Ashokan stupa located at Sachi Stupa still contains relics of Buddha on it”. Brahmin created 4 castes system which was creating discrimination among people in terms of authority and powers so, people called low cast and dominated women were fascinated to pursuit Buddhism. Ashoka’s “Pillar Edicts” contains religious 7 laws called “Dhamma. This inscription …show more content…
Mansa Musa from Mali famous ruler of ancient Africa which was located between Senegal and river Niger was the broken empire from Ghana. People from Arab developed Muslim but before they used to believe in certain spirit and superpower. Mali was famous because of its agriculture, gold trade and economic status. Masnsa Kankan Musa pilgrimage visit to Mecca in (1324) was main event that made Europe and Islamic hypnotized of African gold and distributed gold on the way and brought with architectural Ishaj al-Sahilli from Spain who flourish Sudanic art. Mainly the Ad al-Rahman Al-Sadi compares with Songhay king and somehow criticized pilgrimage visits to Mecca. Document about Mansa Musa expressed the contribution of Mansa Musa comparing to prince of Songhay, who was found to be more prosperous and detailed some critics how Mansa Musa unable to please people. Author present prince of Songhay used to have more slaves, more human resources and amount of gold comparing to Mansa Musa. Author raise humanity issue against Mansa Musa because he left people which he bought for his visits were ignore of deformity in legs. Mansa Musa used to pay less for work in same work Songhay prince used to pay more.” While returning from the Mecca the power was given back to Mansa Musa and Songhay return on his return he built many mosque for example mihrab outside Kagho which still existed later he built many