Ashoka, Prince of the Mauryas the Complete Trilogy - Paperbackby Ashok K. Banker (Author) Prince Ashoka is one of the many heirs to the mighty Mauryan empire, ruled by his father Emperor Bindusara. Disillusioned by the trappings of power, he has given up his position as the crown prince, but unlike the rest of the royal family, Ashoka's loyalty to Mauryavansh is unwavering. So, when he overhears a plot to assassinate the Emperor, he makes it his mission to root out the assassins from the capital city of