Where does the word Ashokan come from and what it mean?

The word "Ashokan" comes from the name of the Indian emperor Ashoka, who ruled the Maurya Empire from c. 268 to 232 BCE.

It means "belonging to Ashoka" or "related to Ashoka."

For example, you might hear the term:

* Ashokan edicts: referring to the inscriptions that Ashoka had carved on pillars and rocks throughout his empire.

* Ashokan art: describing the style of art that flourished during his reign.

The word is formed by adding the suffix "-an" to the name "Ashoka," which is a common way of forming adjectival forms in English.