Write a note on Ashoka’s effort to spread Buddhism.
Write a note on Ashoka’s effort to spread Buddhism.
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- Ashoka adopted his ancestor’s policy of Digvijaya and expansion of the kingdom.
- He attacked Kalinga and conquered it.
- Ashoka’s victory proved to be a turning point in history as well as in the life of Ashoka. There was a great loss of human life.
- The destruction caused due to the Kalinga war brought about a great change in the mind of Ashoka.
- He adopted a non-violent peaceful attitude. The desire of Digvijaya was replaced by Dhammavijaya.
- For the implementation of Dhammavijaya, he introduced new policies, for example, the appointment of ‘Dharmamahamatras’ ban on intoxicating drinks, guiding principles regarding code of conduct, etc.
- He also sent monks to various countries for the spread of Buddhism.
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