Consider the following statements related to the religious practice of Ashoka 1 Ashoka adopted Buddh...........

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Consider the following statements related to the religious practice of Ashoka

1. Ashoka adopted Buddhism but he was hostile to the Buddhist Sanghas as he wanted to maintain secularism.

2. Through his Dhamma, he had asked his subjects to be kind, compassionate and to observe non-violence.

3. He had forced Buddhism on his subjects in later period to create tolerance towards other religions.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

2 and 3 Only

1 and 3 Only

3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is incorrect. Pusyamitra Sunga (185 BC to 151 BC) was hostile to Buddhism; he burned Sutras, Buddhists shrines and massacred monks.
Second statement is correct. The emperor Asoka (268-237 B.C.) directed his subjects to observe the law of the Dharma and to practise the virtues it sought to inspire - non-violence, compassion, tolerance and the service of others.
Third statement is incorrect. Despite his own devotion and strong beliefs, Ashoka neither made Buddhism the state religion nor persecuted other faiths.