wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Mauryan Emperor Ashoka:

1. With the conquest of Kalinga, his emphasis shifted from Dhammaghosha to Bherighosha.

2. Ashoka's Dhamma was based on religious tolerance and cosmopolitanism.

3. Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa are buddhist texts and do not make any reference to Ashoka's rise to the throne of Mauryan Empire.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
1, 2 and 3
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
2 only
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
1 and 3 only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C 2 only
After the conquest of Kalinga, Ashoka's emphasis shifted from Bherighosha to Dhammaghosha.

Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa contain stories related to Emperor Ashoka.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
The Satvahanas
HISTORY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon