How did king asoka's reign affect the mauryan empire?
a. he outlawed new and controversial religions.
b. he united india and conquered new territories.
c. he constructed roads, hospitals, and rest houses.
d. he introduced jainism and became a monk.
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At first he ruled like his grandfather, Chandragupta Maurya, using warfare and violence. However, after a battle, he felt sorrow over the murder and suffering that war gives, and therefore decides to rule his empire through peace and non-violence. He converted to Buddhism and encouraged many people to do the same by spreading Buddhist ideas in pillars throughout the many roads he built.