Ashoka (2) famously converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War and dedicated his reign to promoting Buddhist principles. Dashrath (4), a grandson of Ashoka, also appears to have been a follower of Buddhism, as indicated by his donation of caves to the Ajivika sect (which was influenced by Buddhism and often patronized alongside it) with inscriptions referring to him as a devout Buddhist ruler.
The following Mauryan rulers were the followers of Buddhism 1. Chandragupta 2. Asoka 3. Bindusara 4. Dashrath Select the correct answer
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2013 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Religion and Culture under the Mauryas (Buddhism, Jainism, Ajivikas))
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