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: -After Ashoka’s successful but devastating conquest of Kalinga early in his rule, he converted to Buddhism and was inspired by its doctrine of dharma. Thereafter, he ruled his empire through peace and tolerance and focused on public works and building up the empire rather than expanding it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Due to the absence of his name in Theravada, it is assumed that Upagupta was a Sarvāstivādin monk. In South East Asian countries and Bangladesh Upagupta is a great cult figure. In Myanmar he is known as Shin Upagupta.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Buddhism influenced Ashoka’s rule by his conversion to the religion and its subsequent expansion into his political and military governance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Moggaliputta Tissa, a Buddhist monk, became his mentor.