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
• B. 1, 2 and 3
• C. 2 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

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.