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'''Subhadrangi''' (or Shubhadrangi) born 319 BC, also known as ‘Dharma’ is the mother of Great Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan kingdom. She belongs to the Ajivika sect and is a Brahmin by birth. Subhadrangi is the daughter of a Brahmin in Champa City of the Telangana region. Sage Pilindavatsa popular known as Aias Janasana of the Ajivika sect who was a Kalupaga Brahmin has suggested Subhadhrangi as a suitable match for the King Bindusara. |
'''Subhadrangi''' (or Shubhadrangi) born 319 BC, also known as ‘Dharma’ is the mother of Great Emperor [[Ashoka]] of the [[Mauryan Dynasty|Mauryan kingdom]]. She belongs to the Ajivika sect and is a Brahmin by birth. Subhadrangi is the daughter of a Brahmin in Champa City of the [[Telangana]] region. Sage Pilindavatsa popular known as Aias Janasana of the Ajivika sect who was a Kalupaga Brahmin has suggested Subhadhrangi as a suitable match for the King [[Bindusara]]. |
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==Prophesy of Ashoka the Great, Subhadrangi== |
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Subhadrangi (or Shubhadrangi) born 319 BC, also known as ‘Dharma’ is the mother of Great Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan kingdom. She belongs to the Ajivika sect and is a Brahmin by birth. Subhadrangi is the daughter of a Brahmin in Champa City of the Telangana region. Sage Pilindavatsa popular known as Aias Janasana of the Ajivika sect who was a Kalupaga Brahmin has suggested Subhadhrangi as a suitable match for the King Bindusara.
Prophesy of Ashoka the Great, Subhadrangi
Many astrologers foretold Subhadrangi that she would marry an emperor and would give birth to two sons; one will become a famous emperor and would rule the entire continent and other would adorn spirituality to attain nirvana. When Subhadrangi attained age of marriage, her Brahmin father offered her in the marriage to the King, which has been accepted by the king for conducting duties of the harem.