INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ashoka has been particularly Influenced by the famous Buddhist monk Upagupta. Due to his influence Ashoka embraced Buddhism. Upagupta is also known as the spiritual teacher of Mauryan King Ashoka. Upagupta’s guru was the disciple of Buddha’s attendant Ananda and his name was Sanavasi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ashoka’s 13th Rock Edict describes the Kalinga war vividly. In about 263 BC Ashoka converted to Buddhism. Moggaliputta Tissa, a Buddhist monk, became his mentor. Under Ashoka reign, the Third Council of Buddhism organized in Pataliputra under the presidency of Moggaliputta Tissa.