Question : The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was
Option 1: Vishnu Gupta
Option 2: Upagupta
Option 3: Brahma Gupta
Option 4: Brihadratha
Correct Answer: Upagupta
Solution : The correct option is - Upagupta.
The well-known Buddhist monk Upagupta had a significant influence on Ashoka. In Northwest India, the Buddhist monk Upagupta preached and instructed on Buddhist doctrines. Ashoka adopted Buddhism as a result of his influence. Sanavasi, a student of the Buddha's attendant Ananda, was Upagupta's mentor.
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