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Which of the following was one of the measures taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism after the Kalinga war?

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 6 · History · Ashoka the Emperor Who Gave Up War
  1. Built many Buddhist stupas across his empire
  2. Built a large temple for Vishnu
  3. Established universities for astronomy
  4. Constructed forts for trade
Answer
Built many Buddhist stupas across his empire

The correct answer is Built many Buddhist stupas across his empire — Therefore, select option (a).

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall that Ashoka built many Buddhist monuments after the Kalinga war.
  2. Identify the option that mentions building stupas.
  3. Option (a) "Built many Buddhist stupas across his empire" matches this measure.
  4. Therefore, select option (a).
Common mistake: Confusing Ashoka’s Buddhist promotion with building Hindu temples

Concept tested: Spread of Buddhism

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