As Ruler of the Mauryan Empire, Ashoka Sought to Rule

question 6

Multiple Choice

As ruler of the Mauryan Empire, Ashoka sought to rule in accordance with ahimsa, which is best defined as

• A)nonviolence.
• B)"righteous conquest."
• C)the "Middle Path," a right cause of conduct.
• D)benign rule.

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