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they were hindus but they built buddhist art and buddhist temples
The first great Buddist king was Asoka.
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He is remembered as the ideal Buddhist ruler.Read more: asoka
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No, the spread of Buddhism did not come to a halt after Asoka became a Buddhist. In fact, his conversion and subsequent reign significantly promoted the religion, leading to its expansion across India and beyond. Asoka actively supported Buddhist missions, built stupas, and established a network of monasteries, which helped disseminate Buddhist teachings throughout Asia. His efforts contributed to the establishment of Buddhism as a major world religion.
Asoka converted to Buddhism after the war, because he was sickened by the blood of civilians in the river. Asoka converted to Buddhism after meeting Buddhist monks in a quest for finding inner peace.
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Asoka thought that all religions had a right to exist, and even gave donations to non-Buddhist religions.
Asoka believed in truth and tolerance. He helped people that were non-Buddhist, spread the message about nonviolence, improved the people's lives, and relieved suffering. (he founded hospitals and medicine)
Possibly because they found Buddhist teaching convincing. There were a lot of Buddhist preachers around at the time. Possibly because Buddhism allowed them to escape the strictures of their castes. Possibly because it seemed like a good way to gain the favour of and advancement within Asoka's government.