Basically, Ashoka's reign has been divided in two distinct phase, the first phase which is also referred as “Chandashoka” or ‘Cruel Ashoka’ and the second phase, referred to as “Dharmashoka” or Righteous (Religious) Ashoka. Ashoka's reign is considered to be one of the most prosperous times in Indian history. History Of India, World History, Mysore, Ashoka Chakra, Great King, Tribal People, Thing 1, Great Leaders, Ancient Civilizations