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Which famous Mauryan emperor is known for his conversion to Buddhism and the dissemination of Buddhist principles across his empire and beyond?
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Chandragupta Maurya
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- Chandragupta Maurya
- Bindusara
- Ashoka the Great
- Kanishka
Explanation & Context
Ashoka the Great, after the Kalinga War, embraced Buddhism and spread its message through edicts inscribed on pillars and rocks.
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