Asoka was Hindu but after the KALINGA WAR, he saw many human being killed and this incident made him change and he become a sant and tell people about buddha . Finally he was buddhist.
No. He actually followed Buddhism.
No. Hinduism is believed to be the oldest religion in the world.
Actually, HInduism has no founder, and is known to be eternal.
Hinduism
Hinduism began in 1500-500 BCE in ancient India
Asoka sent missionaries to spread Buddhism and Hinduism spread because poets started writing hymns of praise to the gods Vishnu and Shiva.
1500 BC800bc
Hinduism
Present day INDIA
This area was different from northern India. They spoke a different language and had different customs. After a while, Hinduism spread to their area.
Hinduism was no single founder, there were many founders, with thus, i do not really know.