After his conversion to Buddhism, Emperor Ashoka

a. decreed that Buddhism would be the only faith in his empire.
b. quit hunting and ended animal sacrifices in the capital.
c. ordered that no criminal be put to death under his authority.
d. all of the above


Answer: b. quit hunting and ended animal sacrifices in the capital.

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