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Answer the following briefly:

Highlight the steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism.


Ashoka sends his council members to various places like Sri Lanka, Tibet to spread the philosophies of Buddha. He carved out many rock edicts and Pillars where he elaborated the principles and philosophies of Budhha.


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(a) What was the original name of Buddha?


(b) Name the birth place of Buddha


(c) Where did he get enlightenment?


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