Read this statement and answer the questions that follow:

'Emperor Ashoka was greatly inspired by the teachings of the Buddha, therefore, he asked all his subjects to convert to Buddhism through his edicts.'

(a) What is the one assumption that is made in the statement given above?
(b) Explain why this assumption may be incorrect.

Name two main sources of Mauryan history.

What impact did the war with Kalinga have on Ashoka's life?

What was the system of Mauryan administration?