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    Instead Of The War Drum: The Story Of Ashoka
    Instead Of The War Drum: The Story Of Ashoka
    Instead Of The War Drum: The Story Of Ashoka
    Audiobook5 minutes

    Instead Of The War Drum: The Story Of Ashoka

    Written by Uma Krishnaswami

    Narrated by David Armstrong

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    About this audiobook

    King Ashoka was a fearsome conqueror, but became a Buddhist after seeing the destruction of war. Learn about his peaceful reign and the lasting changes he created in India.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCricket Media
    Release dateOct 31, 2019
    ISBN9781647761028
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