Multiple choice

Who converted Asoka to Buddhism?

  1. Nagasena

  2. Upagupta

  3. Devadutta

  4. Both 1 and 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to Buddhist tradition (especially in Southeast Asian and Sanskrit sources), Upagupta was the monk who converted Ashoka to Buddhism and served as his spiritual guide. While Sri Lankan chronicles mention Mogaliputta Tissa (not listed), Upagupta is the correct answer among the given options as per mainstream Indian Buddhist tradition.

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