Ashoka—a king who spread Buddhism in India in the 3rd century BC.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-A-›Ashoka-a king who spread Ashoka-a king who spread Buddhism in India in the 3rd century BC. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/a/ashoka-a-king-who-spread-buddhism-in-india-in-the-3rd-centur Previous: Asat-not eternal, temporary. Next: Asita-an ancient authority on the Vedas.