1.2 Many Indian elites disagreed with Ashoka primarily because they believed that

his policies could

a) lead to a rejection of the caste system in Indian society

b) encourage foreign powers to seize territory from India

c) result in the spread of religious toleration in India

d) allow Buddhists to participate in India's government

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Neil

8 January, 00:40

1.2 Many Indian elites disagreed with Ashoka primarily because they believed that

his policies could

a) lead to a rejection of the caste system in Indian society

b) encourage foreign powers to seize territory from India

c) result in the spread of religious toleration in India

d) allow Buddhists to participate in India's government

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Ada Weber · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. lead to a rejection of the caste system in Indian society

Explanation:

Ashoka was a famous emperor in the Maurya Empire that developed in India between the years 322 BCE and 185 BCE. Ashoka was recognized because he promoted the expansion of the empire and spread Buddhism. Additionally, Ashoka created policies such as the Dhamma, this promoted public welfare and established norms and limits for all the Indian society. This was questioned by people in the Indian elites because with his policies Ashoka promoted the idea of equality, which contradicted the caste system in Indian society that provided benefits to the elites. Thus, elites disagreed with Ashoka because they believed that his policies could "lead to a rejection of the caste system in Indian society".