Why Did Ashoka Construct the Rock Chambers

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why did Ashoka construct the rock chambers?

• A) To house monks and wandering ascetics
• B) To find a creative use for mountain rock
• C) To make a sacrifice to the gods
• D) To emulate similar structures in Rome
• E) To have a central location for the practice of sati

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