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Originally posted by: MaddyO

Abhay so wonderful to see thread from you. 😃
So far I am enjoying Ashoka.

NR is such a dreaded word and we have experienced how it is used by idea depraved writers to turn historical into sbs saga! 😡

Not only NR does huge injustice to the real persons who are depicted wrongly but it just gives liberty to writers to distort history to suit their story telling abilities or lack of!

I had read one interview of someone from PH of Ashoka, he had said NR will be limited not distort real history. I hope so.

Ashoka was not a favorite of his father Bindusar, nor his mother Dharma was favorite of Bindusar, this was well known. Instead here they are showing Bindusar loves Dharma and is unaware of Ashoka!

I had a somewhat more ruthless cunning image of Chanakya in my mind. He is coming across more gentle firm but accommodating here.
I liked the episodes where Chankya clears Ashoka of the charges. Frankly was just glad that at least they showed "an investigation" into the attempt on Emperor's life! As we know from previous experience that itself was something to marvel at! 😉

Abhay I hope they will keep NR at the minimum and hope you will make lots of posts here on forum and also on blog.

Originally posted by: history_geek

Hi Maddy,

It was nice to find you on this forum as well.

Lets not talk about JA and the adventures of Khas Dost. :-P
Ashoka is fresh especially for us who were tortured by the previous show. LOL

I will write something about Bindusara and Dharma soon.
Till then am leaving this. :-P

Yes, Chanakya needs to be shown some what more strict and clever.
He was an "unbeatable politician". NR is there, but it's bearable till now.

@Blue..You are right.
The thing is -> this show gives entertainment unlike the last one.!

Yes, I will keep writing, but at a slow pace as per my time availability. !
Hoping to see you regularly here. :)

Originally posted by: history_geek

Hi all,

This is my first thread on this forum.

Started watching this show for my love of history. Though, history has been taken for a toss, so i won't be talking about that here.
We all know lot of NR is going on. { NR = Natkiya Rupanter = Dramatization}

Anyways, one thing which these shows make many of us do is - The reading associated with the characters of the show, in order to ascertain the real picture (as much as possible).

Coming to the show, i enjoyed the manner in which Chanakya has been portrayed. It's fine if not perfect. I was very much impressed to see the Court room like proceedings depicted during the trial of Asoka.

Till now also it is fine, though I expect some more shrewdness and strictness from his character, as the show proceeds, because that is his image which is portrayed in contemporary texts..


BTW, Here is an interesting read about Chanakya.
Chanakya talks about the manner in which a king should test the character of his ministers . :-P > Link Here

I gave the link here :
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/119083468

Indeed, Chanakya was a master politician, and what not. !

PS :
The child actor playing Asoka is simply perfect. His being a gymnast is an added advantage for the PH. He walks less and performs more of gymnastic feats. :-P

Originally posted by: ayushimehra

Abhay congrats, Making a first thread this Forum.

i also liking this show. i not know, its NR, or Real facts, but show Has binding astemena,

or connecting language with Audience.

second thing, is, Attitude of Everycharcter, is giving feeling, Historical.

set is feeling also Good. Body language is also good.

Chanakya, Good teacher, Knows Ashoka qualites, or Giving shape, to Ashoka, After getting shape, His qualties will be more spreaded, or History is giving witness.Or Ashoka is Alive

also today. A

Ashok Stambh, is Big, Ex.

Liking Ashok, & Mother intimassy, yesterday episode, Bindusar +Ashoka, Heart feelings were connecting, secene was good. my song land is ready,😆 😆

Tu kitni achhi hai, tu kitni bholi hai
Pyaari pyaari hai, o maa o maa
O maa, o maa) - 2

Meri nindiyaan pe apni nindiyaan bhi
Tune maari hai, o maa o maa
O maa, o maa
Tu kitni achhi hai, tu kitni bholi hai
Pyaari pyaari hai, o maa o maa
O maa, o maa
Apna nahin tujhe sukh dukh koi - 2
Main muskaaya tu muskaayi, main roya tu royi
Mere hansne pe, mere rone pe
Tu balihaari hai, o maa o maa
O maa, o maa

Liked, Bindusar says, Blood is feeling same. (Bindusar +Ashoka )

Ashoka mother taught, Non violance method, Chanakya taught, King's, Life style or how King should be, or Ashok, is Ex of Both.

He was perfect on Both fields.

Liked Ashok, ans, King should treat another King, as a King full Manner.

This thought should be Learn everyone, because less people follow this.

Originally posted by: history_geek

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Remember you from JA Forum, from your comment on a wife of Akbar saving his Life once, endangering herself. I think i am right.? :)

Yup, you are correct. The show has fine blend of everything but historical accuracy, which is something i am finding hard to digest. Asoka is one whom i regard a LOT. Don't want this show to go the JA way. Lets see, it's too early to judge..

More than the show, it's the reading about the REAL ones which is interesting. Also, I am equally enjoying what ever you all are sharing here. :)


About Chanakya, i am at loss of words to explain that person. He is truly the BisMarck of India. ! or i must say Bismarck was the "Chanakya of Prussia". Both played SOLID roles in the unification of their nations.!

But, What Chanakya wrote 2300 years back is remarkable even by today's standards. A feat unparalleled. !


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Originally posted by: history_geek

Originally posted by: dhruvika1991

It will be in a right way as he will be determined to be a king or one of the courtier will be in a favor of him. i have read somewhere that bindusar wanted his older son to be the heir but some of the courtier were in a favor of Ashoka and also some where i read that he killed his brother but it is not mentioned clearly or dont have any proof

Originally posted by: Meself

Holy Mother of Hen! You remember even that!? Would you please lend me your brain someday...it'll do be prudent good! Well as said before Mughal history hasn't intrigued me for a long time, but I am now going to delve deep.

I am a sci-fi plus history plus mythology fan! Especially everything Draupadi and Mahabharata! But then you have to simply love Sheldon, as he is not insane for his mother had him tested!😆

I found a translated version on ethics of warfare form Arthshashtra by Kathiresan Ramachanderam and Dyarne Jessica Ward. HERE

Originally posted by: dhruvika1991

Bindusar and dharma eager to knw about this couple. as far as i know their track seems to be real as being neglected by the king is shown...

About Chanakya i think Cv want him to show he is old and tired and the person who is waiting for the person who will not need the guidance of him or protection of him thats y he is not seen as actual... besides i have read that when bindusar got to know about her mother's death he condemn Acharya Chanakya he explained but seeing the doubt he went from their and and he starting fasting and starving.. after few days or month bindusar got to know the truth from old people who were present at that time to save him Chanakya did this. he send the one of the Amatya named i forgot the name it started from S Who was jealous of Acharya Chanakya set him fire and Acharya Chanakya died...

I doubt Chankya ever had met Ashoka... or may be possible this incident will take place in future and Ashok had met him after the revelationof Dharma and Ashok's identity... as the records are not found in proper manner we cant say anything

Dont know lets see

Originally posted by: history_geek

Buddhist legends mention he killed 98 brothers, though this claim is contested, as you said.
Yes, Sushima was the heir apparent. :)