i think it was chandragupta Mauya.
Ashoka Maurya
Chandragupta Mauryan the third.
Yes, the leader of the Maurya Empire, Ashoka, converted to Buddhism.
Asoka
Buddhism, Jainism
Buddhism
Religion spread out throughout the Mauryan Empire. Ashoka was the first ruler to promote Buddhism. He sent teachers to spread the religion throughout India. Buddhist teachings and the laws of Ashoka were carved on rocks and tall pillars for all the people to read. It influenced the Mauryan Empire that much.
Asoka was the strongest ruler of the Mauryan emporers.
Brihadratha,,
Ashoka Brihadratha
Religion spread out throughout the Mauryan Empire. Ashoka was the first ruler to promote Buddhism. He sent teachers to spread the religion throughout India. Buddhist teachings and the laws of Ashoka were carved on rocks and tall pillars for all the people to read. It influenced the Mauryan Empire that much.
yahoo answers is betta