Question

6.
What was the role played by the military in Asoka's reign?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Ashoka was able to rule over the vast and diverse Mauryan empire through a centralized policy of dharma that favoured peace and tolerance and that administered public works and social welfare. He likewise patronized the spread of Buddhism and art throughout the empire.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Considered by many to be one of India's greatest emperors, Ashoka expanded Chandragupta's empire to reign over a realm stretching from present-day Afghanistan in the west to Bangladesh in the east. ... Ashoka waged a destructive war against the state of Kalinga (modern Odisha), which he conquered in about 260 BCE.