How did ashoka's values affect the expansion of the mauryan empire?

he placed great value on power and wealth, and expanded the empire throughout his reign.

he was upset by the bloody battles involved in expansion early in his reign, and vowed to support nonviolence.

he supported the expansion of the empire as long as he did not have to personally commit violence.

he placed great value on the strength of leadership, and made sure to stay personally involved in expansion campaigns.

He was upset by the bloody battles involved in expansion early in his reign, and vowed to support nonviolence.

Explanation:

Ashoka the Great was an Indian Emperor of the Mauryan Empire. Legend says that after the war with Kalinga, Ashoka became extremely upset at all the destruction that he saw due to the war. He realized he needed to change his way of governing, and Ashoka became a peaceful emperor who supported non-violence. He subscribed to Buddhism and was instrumental in expanding the religion all over the region.

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