How did King Ashoka utilize Buddhism to his political advantage?

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How did King Ashoka utilize Buddhism to his political advantage?

 

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As a grandchild of Chandragupta, a founder of the dynasty, and Bindusara's son, 2nd emperor, Ashoka has been the 3rd ruler of the dynasty of the Maurya.  In classical Asia, the spread of Buddhism was encouraged by the Ashoka. Ashoka, who is regarded by several people as India's greatest king, widened Chandragupta's realm such that it extended from Afghanistan(west) & to Bangladesh (east).

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