INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

THE FIRST ONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following rulers was first to embrace Buddhism?
A
Bindusara
B
Ashoka
C
Bimbisara
D
Ajatsatru
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -King Ashoka build India’s first great empire. But after his bloody campaign and conquest of Kalinga, he became sad. Soon after that, he embraced Buddhism to gain inner peace.

Detailed explanation-2: -B.R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism as a last resort since he believed that the empowerment of Dalits and downtrodden was not possible within the folds of Hinduism. Presiding over the 63rd anniversary of the Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Divas at Buddha Vihar on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, Mr.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rulers like Ashoka and Kanishka were followers of Buddhism. Ashoka followed the Mahayana version of Buddhism whereas Kanishka followed the Hinayana version of Buddhism.

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