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Buddhism became the state religion during the reign of ______.
Buddhism became the state religion during the reign of ______.
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The correct option is B Ashoka
Ashoka made Buddhism the state religion around 260 B.C He was the third ruler of the Maurya Dynasty and ruled almost the entire Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE. He sent missionaries to far of places such as Ceylon, Egypt, Macedonia, Tibet, etc. to propagate the ideals of Buddhism and inspire people to live by the teachings of Lord Buddha.
Ashoka made Buddhism the state religion around 260 B.C He was the third ruler of the Maurya Dynasty and ruled almost the entire Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE. He sent missionaries to far of places such as Ceylon, Egypt, Macedonia, Tibet, etc. to propagate the ideals of Buddhism and inspire people to live by the teachings of Lord Buddha.
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