Ashoka's Hell
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title:
Ashoka's Hell
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Ashoka's Hell was, according to legend, an elaborate torture chamber disguised as a beautiful palace full of amenities such as exclusive baths and decorated with flowers, fruit trees and ornaments. It was built by Emperor Ashoka in Pataliputra, the capital city of the Maurya Empire. The torture palace's legend is detailed in the Ashokavadana, which describes Emperor Ashoka's life through legendary and historical accounts. According to legend, the palatial torture chamber was artfully designed to
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashoka%27s_Hell
date created:
2013-04-19T00:49:04Z
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2024-09-06T16:42:48Z
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