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How did religion affect the development of the Mauryan Empire?

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Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism made a great impact on the Mauryan Empire. ... His conversion to Buddhism saved a lot of lives because of his new belief in ahimsa. Ashoka also sent out many Buddhist missionaries all over the country to spread the religion of Buddhism.
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Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism made a great impact on the Mauryan Empire. His conversion to Buddhism saved a lot of lives because of his new belief in ahimsa. Ashoka also sent out many Buddhist missionaries all over the country to spread the religion of Buddhism.

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