Ancient Leader who planted Fruit Trees

by Irishgrapes

Hello,

So I'm trying to remember the name of an ancient leader who planted fruit trees along the public ways so that the poor could eat. I want to say it was an individual from a near-eastern civilization.

I'm afraid that is all I can remember about the story.

If you can help, let me know.

Thanks.

estherke

King Ashoka (304–232 BCE) of the Maurya dynasty in India.

Along roads I have had wells dug and trees planted for the benefit of humans and animals.