Multiple choice

King Ashoka was born in ___ BC.

  1. 304

  2. 289

  3. 300

  4. 398

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Ashoka was born in 304 BC. He ruled the Mauryan Empire from 268-232 BC, converting to Buddhism after the Kalinga War (261 BC). The other dates are incorrect - 289 BC is too late for his birth.