Vitashoka
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| Died | Pataliputra |
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| Born | 3rd Century BCE |
| Dynasti | Maurya |
| Parents | Bindusara |
| Great grandparent | Dhana Nanda |
| Grandparents | Chandragupta Maurya |
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| ID | 3513420 |
Vitashoka Life story
Vitashoka or Tissa was a prince of the Maurya Empire as the only full-brother of Ashoka, and the only brother left alive by Ashoka. According to Divyavadana, he was a follower of the Tirthikas and used to criticize the Buddhist monks for living a comfortable life. He was made to sit on the throne by the courtiers.
