HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Buddhism
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Jainism
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Brahmanism
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The moral virtues of all Indian religions of that period
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Detailed explanation-1: -He preached and followed Buddhism but his principles were based on several beliefs. Complete answer: The greatest of the Mauryas, formulated the policy of dhamma which occupies a significant place in the Mauryan polity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ashoka’s Dhamma was based on the ten principles espoused by Lord Buddha.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ashoka pleaded for tolerance of different religious sects in an attempt to create a sense of harmony. The policy of Dhamma also laid stress on non-violence, which was to be practiced by giving up war and conquests and also as a restraint on the killing of animals.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Ashoka the Great (r. 268-232 BCE) was the third king of the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE) best known for his renunciation of war, development of the concept of dhamma (pious social conduct), and promotion of Buddhism as well as his effective reign of a nearly pan-Indian political entity.