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Which Indian emperor is known for patronizing the Mahayana school of Buddhism and for his edicts inscribed on pillars and rocks across his empire?

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Chandragupta Maurya

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Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War and promoted its spread through his edicts and patronage.

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National Archives of India ↗Indian Council of Historical Research ↗

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