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Policies of Akhnaton of Egypt is comparable to the policies of this Mouryan Emperor. Name him.
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Asoka
💡 Explanation:
Akhenaten (Akhnaton) of Egypt was famous for his religious revolution, promoting monotheism (worship of Aten). Similarly, Asoka underwent a religious transformation after the Kalinga war, embracing Buddhism and non-violence (dhamma). Both rulers shifted from traditional state policies to religious/ethical governance, though their contexts differed significantly.