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 CHAPTER VI

legends related in this chapter and in that following are related simply as legends, without criticism, or discussion of their historical value.

THE CONVERSION OF ASOKA

Kâlâsoka, king of Magadha, had ten sons, who after his death ruled the kingdom righteously for twenty-two years. They were succeeded by other nine brothers, the Nandas, who likewise, in order of seniority, ruled the kingdom for twenty-two years.