Ashoka: Bharatachya Haravalelya Samrataacha Shodh by Charles Allen

Ashoka, the emperor who united India, is among the greatest monarchs in the history of the world. In this book, Charles Allen tells the fascinating story of how Ashoka was lost to India and was re-discovered.

This incredible journey ta... 

Along the way, one also meets the gifted Chanakya as well as great men like Dr. Bhandarkar, Pandit Nehru and Dr. Ambedkar. Oriental scholars such as Alexander Cunningham, William Jones and James Prinsep are the true heroes of this tale of discovery.

Dr. Dhananjay Chavan has translated the book into Marathi aided by extensive correspondence with the author.