Question

The Mauryan emperor Ashoka began his reign as a

Answer 1

1. Warrior, but he later embraced peace.
2. Peaceful leader, but then he turned to war.
3. Warrior and remained one throughout his reign.
4. Peaceful leader and remained one throughout his regin

Answer 2

"Ashoka Maurya" began his reign in 268 B.C.E as a conqueror. He was the Mauryan emperor who promoted Buddhism through out his empire. His first major undertaking as a emperor was to conquer Kalinga , which he did in a deadly battle.