Apart from Buddhism, which other faiths did Ashoka patronize?
Brahmanism, Jainism, Ājīvikaism
Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Islam
Hinduism, Sikhism, Confucianism
Taoism, Shinto, Animism
Answer
Ashoka's edicts suggest that he favored Buddhism, but he also patronized other major contemporary faiths, including Brahmanism, Jainism, and Ājīvikaism. This demonstrates his commitment to religious tolerance and diversity during his reign.
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