What was the government of the Mauryan Empire like during the reign of Asoka? How did Buddhism affect Asoka? Why did people turn to Buddhism?

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Krrish Raj · Answer 1 · 2020-10-19T03:43:08+0000

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In 260 BCE, King Ashoka adopted Buddhism after a violent war against the feudal state of Kalinga. He wanted to renounce violence and publicly turned to Buddhism in order to achieve this.

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