Ashoka's claim to be one of the greatest rulers in world history life in the fact that

A. his aims covered both the religious and secular aspects of life

B. he worked for the material moral and spiritual uplift of the people

C. after a single conquest he dedicated himself completely to the cause of peace

D. he attempted to unify the people of different castes and communities into a bound of common moral ideal

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The lethal war with Kalinga transformed the revengeful Emperor Ashoka to a stable and peaceful emperor and he became a patron of Buddhism. Nevertheless, his patronage led to the expansion of Buddhism in the Mauryan empire and other kingdoms during his rule, and worldwide from about 250 BCE.