Three illustrious emperors who were also great human beings. They were born into the Kshatriya legacy of war and bloodshed but they recognized and valued the presence of peace. Ashoka, monarch who rejected violence and embraced the non-violent path of Buddhism. Samudra Gupta, who was chosen by his father as heir because he spoke the language of reconciliation rather than confrontation. Harsha, a great military leader, who was known all over the world for the peace and prosperity of his reign.