Question

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about Emperor Ashoka?

Options

• He was called 'Devanampiya Piyadassi'.

• Ashoka was the most important ruler of the Mauryan dynasty.

• He captured Kalinga and later repented on it and established the notion of Dhamma.

• All the above

Answer 1

All the above

Explanation:

'Devanampiya Piyadassi' was Emperor Ashoka's name. The Mauryan dynasty's most powerful emperor was Ashoka. He kidnapped Kalinga and eventually repented, establishing the concept of Dhamma.