What is the original name of emperor Ashoka?

Question

Name of his brothers killed by Ashoka when he came to power

Answer 1

According to the Dipavamsa script in Pali language, Ashoka or Asoka was the given name of the middle son born to king Bindusara and chief queen Dhamma. King Bindusara had 16 wives who bore him 101 sons. Asoka took the name or title of Devanampiya or Devanampiyatissa on assuming  the throne. Queen Dhamma had three sons  -Sumana or Susima the eldest, Asoka the middle and Tissa the youngest.

Answer 2

his father was bidusara ,he was ashok only

Answer 3

Go to..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashoka_the_...

It will tell you all about him