Which king built the first ever hospitals for people and animals?
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Ashoka
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Chandragupta Maurya
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Akbar
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Samudragupta
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Correct answer
Explanation
Emperor Ashoka (3rd century BCE) established the first known hospitals for both humans and animals. After the Kalinga War, Ashoka embraced Buddhism and implemented welfare measures including healthcare facilities. The other rulers either did not establish hospitals or lived in different time periods.