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Indian History
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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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- Chandragupta Maurya
- Ashoka
- Samudragupta
- Harshavardhana
Explanation & Context
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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