The Mauryan Empire reached its height during the reign of Ashoka. Under Ashoka, the empire expanded as well as which religion? A. Buddhism B. Hinduism C. Jainism D. Islam

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10 May, 13:55

The Mauryan Empire reached its height during the reign of Ashoka. Under Ashoka, the empire expanded as well as which religion? A. Buddhism B. Hinduism C. Jainism D. Islam

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Audrina Boone · Answer 1

A. Buddhism.

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The great emperor Ashoka converted into Buddhism. He made it an official religion of his empire and promoted it throughout the empire during his reign. He also generously funded architectural and artistic works that found inspiration in Buddhist themes. Buddhism owes a lot of its spread in India to Ashoka.