Ashoka was the Alexander of the east.. he was over ambitious and had only one goal in life expand his territory which he did.. but then what. So he moves to the next level to spread this new religion in the place which he conquered. So many centuries after his death you and me are debating wasting our time discussing about him and this is precisely what he wanted "FAME"....samjhe bhidu. Mr Bin Laden was struggling to become the custodian of the holy mosques but since he was kicked out of Saudi he resorted to his other techniques to potray himself as the saviour of Islam. So bachaa this is not about any religion... it is about personal interests of the rich and powerful.