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1725 – In Russia, the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky is introduced by Empress Catherine I. It would later be withdrawn and then reinstated by the Soviet government in 1942 as the Order of Alexander Nevsky. 1856 – In the United States, Lawrence, Kansas is captured and burned by pro-slavery forces. The town had been…
Indian ruler. A member of the Maurya dynasty, he ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from 269 to 232 BCE. Despite early conquests, warfare later led him to embrace Buddhism, which he sought to spread for the rest of his reign. Annals laud his wisdom, generosity and commitment to peace. More at: History
