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Question : The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was

Option 1: Vishnu Gupta 

Option 2: Upagupta

Option 3: Brahma Gupta

Option 4: Brihadratha


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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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