Briefly explain how Buddhist thought affected the political and cultural world of the Mauryan Empire.

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Briefly explain how Buddhist thought affected the political and cultural world of the Mauryan Empire. Your answer should go beyond just saying "people were nicer to each other." Think about how a movement towards Buddhist beliefs would have affected the government, politics, international relations, art, writing, etc. You don't have to discuss each of these topics, but you must address one political topic and one cultural topic in your answer.

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Running head: BUDDHISM IN THE MAURYAN EMPIRE
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Buddhism in the Mauryan Empire
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BUDDHISM IN THE MAURYAN EMPIRE

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Buddhism in the Mauryan Empire
Despite having been a dominant religion in the ancient years, Buddhism was
introduced to the Mauryan empire by Asoka. Like most the rulers in that time, Asoka had
been a ruthless and merciless leader (Violatti, 2018). He was such a cruel leader that he...


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