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History GK · Q219

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 219

Q219

Who among the following rulers was first to embrace Buddhism?

A.
Ashoka
Answer
B.
Ajatasatru
C.
Bindusara
D.
Bimbisara

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
It is not just that Ashoka ably ruled this huge empire but the quality of social justice that he brought to his already strong administration. Remorseful after his bloody campaign and conquest of Kalinga, Ashoka embraced Buddhism.